Start Mark Andrews or Oronde Gadsden?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.1 vs 4.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.0 vs 4.4 projected points).
Mark Andrews and Oronde Gadsden are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Mark Andrews travels to BUF (easy matchup) and Oronde Gadsden travels to LAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 10.1 PPR points to Oronde Gadsden's 4.0.
Start Mark Andrews on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Andrews | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 10.1 | 4.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 9.0 | 4.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.2 | 4.8 |
| Snap share | 65% | 48% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Mark Andrews vs Oronde Gadsden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mark Andrews or Oronde Gadsden in Week 8?
Start Mark Andrews in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.1 PPR points to Oronde Gadsden's 4.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mark Andrews or Oronde Gadsden?
Our Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 10.1 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 4.0 for Oronde Gadsden.
Who has the better matchup, Mark Andrews or Oronde Gadsden?
Mark Andrews plays at BUF (easy) and Oronde Gadsden plays at LAR (hard). Mark Andrews 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.