Start Tee Higgins or Terry McLaurin?
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
Strong start- Terry McLaurin is not projected to play this week, so Tee Higgins is the only one who can score.
Tee Higgins and Terry McLaurin are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Tee Higgins hosts TEN (easy matchup) and Terry McLaurin is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 18.3 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 0.0.
Start Tee Higgins on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Higgins | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.3 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 17.0 | 9.2 |
| Snap share | 78% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Tee Higgins vs Terry McLaurin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Tee Higgins or Terry McLaurin in Week 8?
Start Tee Higgins in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.3 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Tee Higgins or Terry McLaurin?
Our Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 18.3 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Terry McLaurin.
Who has the better matchup, Tee Higgins or Terry McLaurin?
Tee Higgins hosts TEN (easy) and Terry McLaurin hosts PHI (easy). Terry McLaurin 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.