Start C.J. Stroud or Drake Maye?

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

QBDrake MayeNE · QB3

24.5Clutch · Wk 8@ MIA

Who to start

Only option

Drake Maye

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

C.J. Stroud and Drake Maye are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. C.J. Stroud is on a bye and Drake Maye travels to MIA (easy matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	Stroud	Maye
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	24.5
Baseline proj (week)	14.6	21.9
Points / game (season)	18.5	20.9
Snap share	100%	97%
Red-zone touches	1	5

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 Drake Maye comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Drake Maye in Week 8?

Start Drake Maye 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.