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Start Michael Trigg or Sam Roush?

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.

TEMichael TriggDAL · TE58
0.0Clutch · Wk 8vs ARI
TESam RoushCHI · TE59
2.2Clutch · Wk 8@ SEA

Who to start

Clear start
Sam Roush
  • Michael Trigg is not projected to play this week, so Sam Roush is the only one who can score.

Michael Trigg and Sam Roush are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Michael Trigg is not projected to play and Sam Roush travels to SEA (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.2 PPR points to Michael Trigg's 0.0.

Start Sam Roush on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatTriggRoush
Clutch Score (Wk 8)0.02.2
Baseline proj (week)-2.3
Points / game (season)-0.9
Snap share-22%
Red-zone touches-1

Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Michael Trigg vs Sam Roush comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Michael Trigg or Sam Roush in Week 8?

Start Sam Roush in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Michael Trigg's 0.0.

Who is projected to score more this week, Michael Trigg or Sam Roush?

Our Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Michael Trigg.

Who has the better matchup, Michael Trigg or Sam Roush?

Michael Trigg hosts ARI (easy) and Sam Roush plays at SEA (hard). Michael Trigg 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.