Start C.J. Stroud 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.

QBC.J. StroudHOU · QB23

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

QBCaleb WilliamsCHI · QB10

15.3Clutch · Wk 8@ SEA

Who to start

Only option

Caleb Williams

C.J. Stroud is on a bye this week, so Caleb Williams is the only one who plays.

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

C.J. Stroud is on a bye this week, so Caleb Williams is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	Stroud	Williams
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	15.3
Baseline proj (week)	14.6	15.8
Points / game (season)	18.5	21.2
Snap share	100%	97%
Red-zone touches	1	7

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

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long C.J. Stroud vs Caleb Williams comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Caleb Williams in Week 8?

Start Caleb Williams in Week 8. C.J. Stroud 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.