Start Justin Jefferson or Terry McLaurin?
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
WRTerry McLaurinIRWAS · WR22Who to start
Strong startJustin Jefferson- Terry McLaurin is not projected to play this week, so Justin Jefferson is the only one who can score.
Justin Jefferson and Terry McLaurin are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Justin Jefferson travels to DET (easy matchup) and Terry McLaurin is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Justin Jefferson for 17.8 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 0.0.
Start Justin Jefferson on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jefferson | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 18.4 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 14.4 | 9.2 |
| Snap share | 62% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 3 |
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 Terry McLaurin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Justin Jefferson or Terry McLaurin in Week 8?
Start Justin Jefferson in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.8 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Justin Jefferson or Terry McLaurin?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Jefferson for 17.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Terry McLaurin.
Who has the better matchup, Justin Jefferson or Terry McLaurin?
Justin Jefferson plays at DET (easy) and Terry McLaurin hosts PHI (easy). 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.