Start Ladd McConkey or Tee Higgins?
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.
WRLadd McConkeyQLAC · WR15
WRTee HigginsCIN · WR17Who to start
Strong startTee Higgins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.3 vs 8.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Ladd McConkey and Tee Higgins are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ladd McConkey travels to LAR (hard matchup) and Tee Higgins hosts TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 18.3 PPR points to Ladd McConkey's 8.9.
Start Tee Higgins on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McConkey | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 8.9 | 18.3 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 11.0 | 16.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.8 | 17.0 |
| Snap share | 38% | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ladd McConkey vs Tee Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ladd McConkey or Tee Higgins in Week 8?
Start Tee Higgins in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.3 PPR points to Ladd McConkey's 8.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ladd McConkey or Tee Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 18.3 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 8.9 for Ladd McConkey.
Who has the better matchup, Ladd McConkey or Tee Higgins?
Ladd McConkey plays at LAR (hard) and Tee Higgins hosts TEN (easy). Tee Higgins 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.