Start Justin Jefferson or Ladd McConkey?

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.

WRJustin JeffersonMIN · WR7

17.8Clutch · Wk 8@ DET

WRLadd McConkeyQLAC · WR15

8.9Clutch · Wk 8@ LAR

Who to start

Strong start

Justin Jefferson

Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.8 vs 8.9 projected points.
In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.

Justin Jefferson and Ladd McConkey are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Justin Jefferson travels to DET (easy matchup) and Ladd McConkey travels to LAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Jefferson for 17.8 PPR points to Ladd McConkey's 8.9.

Start Justin Jefferson on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

Stat	Jefferson	McConkey
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	17.8	8.9
Baseline proj (week)	18.4	11.0
Points / game (season)	14.4	7.8
Snap share	62%	38%
Red-zone touches	5	2

Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Justin Jefferson vs Ladd McConkey comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Justin Jefferson or Ladd McConkey in Week 8?

Start Justin Jefferson in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.8 PPR points to Ladd McConkey's 8.9.

Who is projected to score more this week, Justin Jefferson or Ladd McConkey?

Our Clutch Score projects Justin Jefferson for 17.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 8.9 for Ladd McConkey.

Who has the better matchup, Justin Jefferson or Ladd McConkey?

Justin Jefferson plays at DET (easy) and Ladd McConkey plays at LAR (hard). Justin Jefferson 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.