Start Bo Nix 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.
QBBo NixDEN · QB12
QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB22Who to start
Strong startSam Darnold- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 12.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.3 vs 14.1 projected points).
Bo Nix and Sam Darnold are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Bo Nix hosts KC (hard matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam Darnold for 18.0 PPR points to Bo Nix's 12.7.
Start Sam Darnold on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Nix | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.7 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 14.1 | 16.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.1 | 13.8 |
| Snap share | 100% | 89% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 2 |
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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bo Nix or Sam Darnold in Week 8?
Start Sam Darnold in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Bo Nix's 12.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bo Nix or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam Darnold for 18.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.7 for Bo Nix.
Who has the better matchup, Bo Nix or Sam Darnold?
Bo Nix hosts KC (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.