Start Joe Royer or Sam Roush?
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
TESam RoushCHI · TE59Who to start
Clear startSam Roush- Joe Royer is not projected to play this week, so Sam Roush is the only one who can score.
Joe Royer and Sam Roush are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Joe Royer is not projected to play and Sam Roush travels to SEA (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.2 PPR points to Joe Royer's 0.0.
Start Sam Roush on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Royer | Roush |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 0.9 |
| Snap share | - | 22% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 1 |
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 Sam Roush comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joe Royer or Sam Roush in Week 8?
Start Sam Roush in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Joe Royer's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joe Royer or Sam Roush?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Joe Royer.
Who has the better matchup, Joe Royer or Sam Roush?
Joe Royer plays at PIT (hard) and Sam Roush plays at SEA (hard). Sam Roush 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.