Start Jonathan Taylor or Saquon Barkley?
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.
RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB4
RBSaquon BarkleyQPHI · RB10Who to start
Strong startJonathan Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.6 vs 8.8 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Jonathan Taylor and Saquon Barkley are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Jonathan Taylor travels to JAX (hard matchup) and Saquon Barkley travels to WAS (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 14.6 PPR points to Saquon Barkley's 8.8.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Taylor | Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 14.6 | 8.8 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.2 | 10.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 19.6 | 7.6 |
| Snap share | 80% | 33% |
| Red-zone touches | 26 | 8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jonathan Taylor vs Saquon Barkley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Saquon Barkley in Week 8?
Start Jonathan Taylor in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.6 PPR points to Saquon Barkley's 8.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonathan Taylor or Saquon Barkley?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 14.6 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 8.8 for Saquon Barkley.
Who has the better matchup, Jonathan Taylor or Saquon Barkley?
Jonathan Taylor plays at JAX (hard) and Saquon Barkley plays at WAS (hard). Saquon Barkley 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.