Start Quinshon Judkins or Tony Pollard?
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
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 9.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (12.1 vs 10.2 projected points).
Quinshon Judkins and Tony Pollard are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Quinshon Judkins travels to PIT (medium matchup) and Tony Pollard travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 10.9 PPR points to Quinshon Judkins's 9.2.
Start Tony Pollard on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Judkins | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.2 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 10.2 | 12.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.3 | 12.5 |
| Snap share | 59% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 16 | 25 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Quinshon Judkins vs Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Quinshon Judkins or Tony Pollard in Week 8?
Start Tony Pollard in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Quinshon Judkins's 9.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Quinshon Judkins or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 10.9 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.2 for Quinshon Judkins.
Who has the better matchup, Quinshon Judkins or Tony Pollard?
Quinshon Judkins plays at PIT (medium) and Tony Pollard plays at CIN (hard). Quinshon Judkins 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.