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Start Baker Mayfield or Malik Willis?

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
QBMalik WillisMIA · QB21
12.3Clutch · Wk 8vs NE

Who to start

Strong start
Baker Mayfield
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.7 vs 12.3 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
  • Stronger baseline projection (16.0 vs 13.7 projected points).

Baker Mayfield and Malik Willis are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Baker Mayfield hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Malik Willis hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 16.7 PPR points to Malik Willis's 12.3.

Start Baker Mayfield on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatMayfieldWillis
Clutch Score (Wk 8)16.712.3
Baseline proj (week)16.013.7
Points / game (season)11.015.1
Snap share96%100%
Red-zone touches55

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 Malik Willis comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Baker Mayfield or Malik Willis in Week 8?

Start Baker Mayfield in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.7 PPR points to Malik Willis's 12.3.

Who is projected to score more this week, Baker Mayfield or Malik Willis?

Our Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 16.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.3 for Malik Willis.

Who has the better matchup, Baker Mayfield or Malik Willis?

Baker Mayfield hosts ATL (medium) and Malik Willis hosts NE (medium). Malik Willis 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.