Start Bryce Young 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.
QBBryce YoungCAR · QB24
QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB22Who to start
Slight leanSam Darnold- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 17.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Bryce Young and Sam Darnold are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Bryce Young travels to GB (hard matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam Darnold for 18.0 PPR points to Bryce Young's 17.2.
Start Sam Darnold on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Young | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 17.2 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 18.0 | 16.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.0 | 13.8 |
| Snap share | 94% | 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 Bryce Young vs Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bryce Young or Sam Darnold in Week 8?
Start Sam Darnold in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Bryce Young's 17.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bryce Young or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam Darnold for 18.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 17.2 for Bryce Young.
Who has the better matchup, Bryce Young or Sam Darnold?
Bryce Young plays at GB (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.