Start Brock Purdy or Caleb Williams?

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.

QBBrock PurdySF · QB9

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

QBCaleb WilliamsCHI · QB10

15.3Clutch · Wk 8@ SEA

Who to start

Only option

Caleb Williams

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

Brock Purdy and Caleb Williams are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Brock Purdy is on a bye and Caleb Williams travels to SEA (hard matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	Purdy	Williams
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	15.3
Baseline proj (week)	17.8	15.8
Points / game (season)	21.4	21.2
Snap share	98%	97%
Red-zone touches	5	7

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

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

Frequently asked

Should I start Brock Purdy or Caleb Williams in Week 8?

Start Caleb Williams 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.