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Start Baker Mayfield or Caleb Williams?

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.

QBBaker MayfieldTB · QB19
16.7Clutch · Wk 8vs ATL
QBCaleb WilliamsCHI · QB10
15.3Clutch · Wk 8@ SEA

Who to start

Clear start
Baker Mayfield
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.7 vs 15.3 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.

Baker Mayfield and Caleb Williams are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Baker Mayfield hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Caleb Williams travels to SEA (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 16.7 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 15.3.

Start Baker Mayfield on the higher-scoring game.

This week, side by side

StatMayfieldWilliams
Clutch Score (Wk 8)16.715.3
Baseline proj (week)16.015.8
Points / game (season)11.021.2
Snap share96%97%
Red-zone touches57

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

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Baker Mayfield vs Caleb Williams comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Baker Mayfield or Caleb Williams in Week 8?

Start Baker Mayfield in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 16.7 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 15.3.

Who is projected to score more this week, Baker Mayfield or Caleb Williams?

Our Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 16.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 15.3 for Caleb Williams.

Who has the better matchup, Baker Mayfield or Caleb Williams?

Baker Mayfield hosts ATL (medium) and Caleb Williams plays at SEA (hard). Baker Mayfield 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.