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Start Aaron Rodgers or Jacoby Brissett?

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.

QBAaron RodgersPIT · QB29
15.4Clutch · Wk 8vs CLE
QBJacoby BrissettARI · QB30
19.8Clutch · Wk 8@ DAL

Who to start

Strong start
Jacoby Brissett
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.8 vs 15.4 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
  • Stronger baseline projection (18.7 vs 16.1 projected points).

Aaron Rodgers and Jacoby Brissett are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Jacoby Brissett travels to DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jacoby Brissett for 19.8 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 15.4.

Start Jacoby Brissett on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatRodgersBrissett
Clutch Score (Wk 8)15.419.8
Baseline proj (week)16.118.7
Points / game (season)16.816.2
Snap share99%100%
Red-zone touches27

Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Aaron Rodgers vs Jacoby Brissett comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Jacoby Brissett in Week 8?

Start Jacoby Brissett in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.8 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 15.4.

Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Jacoby Brissett?

Our Clutch Score projects Jacoby Brissett for 19.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 15.4 for Aaron Rodgers.

Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Jacoby Brissett?

Aaron Rodgers hosts CLE (hard) and Jacoby Brissett plays at DAL (medium). Jacoby Brissett 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.