Start Terry McLaurin or Zay Flowers?
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 Zay Flowers is the only one who can score.
Terry McLaurin and Zay Flowers are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Terry McLaurin is not projected to play and Zay Flowers travels to BUF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Zay Flowers for 20.6 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 0.0.
Start Zay Flowers on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McLaurin | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 20.6 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 18.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.2 | 20.4 |
| Snap share | 61% | 65% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 7 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Terry McLaurin vs Zay Flowers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Terry McLaurin or Zay Flowers in Week 8?
Start Zay Flowers in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.6 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Terry McLaurin or Zay Flowers?
Our Clutch Score projects Zay Flowers for 20.6 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Terry McLaurin.
Who has the better matchup, Terry McLaurin or Zay Flowers?
Terry McLaurin hosts PHI (easy) and Zay Flowers plays at BUF (easy). Zay Flowers 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.