Start Seth McGowan or Will Shipley?
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.
RBSeth McGowanIND · RB77
RBWill ShipleyIRPHI · RB79Who to start
Strong startSeth McGowan- Will Shipley is not projected to play this week, so Seth McGowan is the only one who can score.
Seth McGowan and Will Shipley are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Seth McGowan travels to JAX (hard matchup) and Will Shipley is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Seth McGowan for 3.9 PPR points to Will Shipley's 0.0.
Start Seth McGowan on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McGowan | Shipley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 4.3 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 2.7 | 4.0 |
| Snap share | 21% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Seth McGowan vs Will Shipley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Seth McGowan or Will Shipley in Week 8?
Start Seth McGowan in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.9 PPR points to Will Shipley's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Seth McGowan or Will Shipley?
Our Clutch Score projects Seth McGowan for 3.9 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Will Shipley.
Who has the better matchup, Seth McGowan or Will Shipley?
Seth McGowan plays at JAX (hard) and Will Shipley plays at WAS (hard). Will Shipley 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.