Start Nico Collins or Rashee Rice?

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

WRRashee RiceQKC · WR12

10.7Clutch · Wk 8@ DEN

Who to start

Only option

Rashee Rice

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

Nico Collins and Rashee Rice are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Nico Collins is on a bye and Rashee Rice travels to DEN (hard matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	Collins	Rice
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	10.7
Baseline proj (week)	15.4	12.7
Points / game (season)	15.2	9.5
Snap share	71%	64%
Red-zone touches	5	4

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 Rashee Rice comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Nico Collins or Rashee Rice in Week 8?

Start Rashee Rice 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.