Start Joe Royer or Luke Schoonmaker?
Week 8 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
TEJoe RoyerPUPCLE · TE47
TELuke SchoonmakerQDAL · TE73Who to start
Clear startLuke Schoonmaker- Joe Royer is not projected to play this week, so Luke Schoonmaker is the only one who can score.
Joe Royer and Luke Schoonmaker are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Joe Royer is not projected to play and Luke Schoonmaker hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Luke Schoonmaker for 1.5 PPR points to Joe Royer's 0.0.
Start Luke Schoonmaker on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Royer | Schoonmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 1.5 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 0.9 |
| Snap share | - | 16% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Joe Royer vs Luke Schoonmaker comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joe Royer or Luke Schoonmaker in Week 8?
Start Luke Schoonmaker in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.5 PPR points to Joe Royer's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joe Royer or Luke Schoonmaker?
Our Clutch Score projects Luke Schoonmaker for 1.5 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Joe Royer.
Who has the better matchup, Joe Royer or Luke Schoonmaker?
Joe Royer plays at PIT (hard) and Luke Schoonmaker hosts ARI (easy). Luke Schoonmaker draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.