Start Brock Purdy 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.

QBBrock PurdySF · QB9

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB22

18.0Clutch · Wk 8vs CHI

Who to start

Only option

Sam Darnold

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

Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Brock Purdy is on a bye and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	Purdy	Darnold
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	18.0
Baseline proj (week)	17.8	16.3
Points / game (season)	21.4	13.8
Snap share	98%	89%
Red-zone touches	5	2

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 Sam Darnold comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Brock Purdy or Sam Darnold in Week 8?

Start Sam Darnold 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.