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Start C.J. Stroud or Jalen Hurts?

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
QBJalen HurtsIRPHI · QB4
0.0Clutch · Wk 8@ WAS

Who to start

Only option
Jalen Hurts
  • C.J. Stroud is on a bye this week, so Jalen Hurts is the only one who plays.

C.J. Stroud and Jalen Hurts are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. C.J. Stroud is on a bye and Jalen Hurts is not projected to play.

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

This week, side by side

StatStroudHurts
Clutch Score (Wk 8)-0.0
Baseline proj (week)14.6-
Points / game (season)18.516.6
Snap share100%99%
Red-zone touches17

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 Jalen Hurts comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Jalen Hurts in Week 8?

Start Jalen Hurts 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.