Start Rico Dowdle 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.
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB28
RBTony PollardTEN · RB30Who to start
Clear startTony Pollard- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 8.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (12.1 vs 8.8 projected points).
Rico Dowdle and Tony Pollard are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Rico Dowdle hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Tony Pollard travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 10.9 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 8.4.
Start Tony Pollard on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Dowdle | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 8.4 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 8.8 | 12.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 12.5 |
| Snap share | 38% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 25 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Rico Dowdle vs Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Rico Dowdle 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 Rico Dowdle's 8.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Rico Dowdle or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 10.9 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 8.4 for Rico Dowdle.
Who has the better matchup, Rico Dowdle or Tony Pollard?
Rico Dowdle hosts CLE (hard) and Tony Pollard plays at CIN (hard). Rico Dowdle 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.