Start Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert?

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

QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB13

12.2Clutch · Wk 8@ LAR

Who to start

Only option

Justin Herbert

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

Brock Purdy and Justin Herbert are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Brock Purdy is on a bye and Justin Herbert travels to LAR (easy matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	Purdy	Herbert
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	12.2
Baseline proj (week)	17.8	13.5
Points / game (season)	21.4	11.7
Snap share	98%	100%
Red-zone touches	5	6

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 Justin Herbert comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert in Week 8?

Start Justin Herbert 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.