Start C.J. Stroud or Dak Prescott?

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

QBDak PrescottDAL · QB7

25.4Clutch · Wk 8vs ARI

Who to start

Only option

Dak Prescott

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

C.J. Stroud and Dak Prescott are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. C.J. Stroud is on a bye and Dak Prescott hosts ARI (easy matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	Stroud	Prescott
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	25.4
Baseline proj (week)	14.6	22.7
Points / game (season)	18.5	19.0
Snap share	100%	100%
Red-zone touches	1	3

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 Dak Prescott comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Dak Prescott in Week 8?

Start Dak Prescott 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.