Start Baker Mayfield or Jalen Hurts?
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
QBJalen HurtsIRPHI · QB4Who to start
Strong startBaker Mayfield- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Baker Mayfield is the only one who can score.
Baker Mayfield and Jalen Hurts are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Baker Mayfield hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Jalen Hurts is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 16.7 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Baker Mayfield on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mayfield | Hurts |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 16.7 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.0 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 11.0 | 16.6 |
| Snap share | 96% | 99% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 7 |
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 Jalen Hurts comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Baker Mayfield or Jalen Hurts in Week 8?
Start Baker Mayfield in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.7 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Baker Mayfield or Jalen Hurts?
Our Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 16.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Baker Mayfield or Jalen Hurts?
Baker Mayfield hosts ATL (medium) and Jalen Hurts plays at WAS (easy). Jalen Hurts 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.