Start Nico Collins or Tee Higgins?

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

WRTee HigginsCIN · WR17

18.3Clutch · Wk 8vs TEN

Who to start

Only option

Tee Higgins

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

Nico Collins and Tee Higgins are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Nico Collins is on a bye and Tee Higgins hosts TEN (easy matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	Collins	Higgins
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	18.3
Baseline proj (week)	15.4	16.3
Points / game (season)	15.2	17.0
Snap share	71%	78%
Red-zone touches	5	2

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 Tee Higgins comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Nico Collins or Tee Higgins in Week 8?

Start Tee Higgins 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.