Start Nico Collins or Puka Nacua?

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.

WRNico CollinsHOU · WR6

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

WRPuka NacuaLAR · WR1

24.3Clutch · Wk 8vs LAC

Who to start

Only option

Puka Nacua

Nico Collins is on a bye this week, so Puka Nacua is the only one who plays.

Nico Collins and Puka Nacua are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Nico Collins is on a bye and Puka Nacua hosts LAC (hard matchup).

Nico Collins is on a bye this week, so Puka Nacua is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	Collins	Nacua
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	24.3
Baseline proj (week)	15.4	21.7
Points / game (season)	15.2	22.7
Snap share	71%	85%
Red-zone touches	5	10

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

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Nico Collins vs Puka Nacua comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Nico Collins or Puka Nacua in Week 8?

Start Puka Nacua in Week 8. Nico Collins is on a bye.

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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.