Start Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold?
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
QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB22Who to start
Clear startSam Darnold- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 16.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Baker Mayfield hosts ATL (hard matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam Darnold for 18.0 PPR points to Baker Mayfield's 16.7.
Start Sam Darnold on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mayfield | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 16.7 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.0 | 16.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.0 | 13.8 |
| Snap share | 96% | 89% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 2 |
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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold in Week 8?
Start Sam Darnold in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Baker Mayfield's 16.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam Darnold for 18.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 16.7 for Baker Mayfield.
Who has the better matchup, Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold?
Baker Mayfield hosts ATL (hard) and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy). Sam Darnold 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.