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Start Bo Nix or C.J. Stroud?

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
QBC.J. StroudHOU · QB23
ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option
Bo Nix
  • C.J. Stroud is on a bye this week, so Bo Nix is the only one who plays.

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

C.J. Stroud is on a bye this week, so Bo Nix is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

StatNixStroud
Clutch Score (Wk 8)12.7-
Baseline proj (week)14.114.6
Points / game (season)14.118.5
Snap share100%100%
Red-zone touches71

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 C.J. Stroud comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Bo Nix or C.J. Stroud in Week 8?

Start Bo Nix in Week 8. C.J. Stroud 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.