Start Ladd McConkey or Zay Flowers?
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
WRZay FlowersBAL · WR14Who to start
Strong startZay Flowers- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.6 vs 8.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Ladd McConkey and Zay Flowers are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ladd McConkey travels to LAR (hard matchup) and Zay Flowers travels to BUF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Zay Flowers for 20.6 PPR points to Ladd McConkey's 8.9.
Start Zay Flowers on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McConkey | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 8.9 | 20.6 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 11.0 | 18.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.8 | 20.4 |
| Snap share | 38% | 65% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 7 |
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 Zay Flowers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ladd McConkey or Zay Flowers in Week 8?
Start Zay Flowers in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.6 PPR points to Ladd McConkey's 8.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ladd McConkey or Zay Flowers?
Our Clutch Score projects Zay Flowers for 20.6 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 8.9 for Ladd McConkey.
Who has the better matchup, Ladd McConkey or Zay Flowers?
Ladd McConkey plays at LAR (hard) and Zay Flowers plays at BUF (easy). Zay Flowers 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.