Start Bo Nix or Brock Purdy?

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.

QBBo NixDEN · QB12

12.7Clutch · Wk 8vs KC

QBBrock PurdySF · QB9

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option

Bo Nix

Brock Purdy is on a bye this week, so Bo Nix is the only one who plays.

Bo Nix and Brock Purdy are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Bo Nix hosts KC (hard matchup) and Brock Purdy is on a bye.

Brock Purdy is on a bye this week, so Bo Nix is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	Nix	Purdy
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	12.7	-
Baseline proj (week)	14.1	17.8
Points / game (season)	14.1	21.4
Snap share	100%	98%
Red-zone touches	7	5

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

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bo Nix vs Brock Purdy comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Bo Nix or Brock Purdy in Week 8?

Start Bo Nix in Week 8. Brock Purdy is on a bye.

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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.