Start Kenny Gainwell or MarShawn Lloyd?
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.
RBKenny GainwellQTB · RB34
RBMarShawn LloydGB · RB35Who to start
Clear startMarShawn Lloyd- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.5 vs 6.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Kenny Gainwell and MarShawn Lloyd are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Kenny Gainwell hosts ATL (easy matchup) and MarShawn Lloyd hosts CAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects MarShawn Lloyd for 7.5 PPR points to Kenny Gainwell's 6.4.
Start MarShawn Lloyd on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gainwell | Lloyd |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 6.4 | 7.5 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 7.0 |
| Snap share | 35% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 15 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kenny Gainwell vs MarShawn Lloyd comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kenny Gainwell or MarShawn Lloyd in Week 8?
Start MarShawn Lloyd in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 7.5 PPR points to Kenny Gainwell's 6.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kenny Gainwell or MarShawn Lloyd?
Our Clutch Score projects MarShawn Lloyd for 7.5 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 6.4 for Kenny Gainwell.
Who has the better matchup, Kenny Gainwell or MarShawn Lloyd?
Kenny Gainwell hosts ATL (easy) and MarShawn Lloyd hosts CAR (easy). MarShawn Lloyd 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.