Start Bo Nix 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.
QBBo NixDEN · QB12
QBJalen HurtsIRPHI · QB4Who to start
Strong startBo Nix- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Bo Nix is the only one who can score.
Bo Nix and Jalen Hurts are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Bo Nix hosts KC (hard matchup) and Jalen Hurts is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Bo Nix for 12.7 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Bo Nix on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Nix | Hurts |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.7 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 14.1 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 14.1 | 16.6 |
| Snap share | 100% | 99% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 7 |
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 Jalen Hurts comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bo Nix or Jalen Hurts in Week 8?
Start Bo Nix in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.7 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bo Nix or Jalen Hurts?
Our Clutch Score projects Bo Nix for 12.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Bo Nix or Jalen Hurts?
Bo Nix hosts KC (hard) 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.