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Start C.J. Stroud or Jayden Daniels?

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
QBJayden DanielsWAS · QB5
18.7Clutch · Wk 8vs PHI

Who to start

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

C.J. Stroud and Jayden Daniels are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. C.J. Stroud is on a bye and Jayden Daniels hosts PHI (medium matchup).

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

This week, side by side

StatStroudDaniels
Clutch Score (Wk 8)-18.7
Baseline proj (week)14.618.1
Points / game (season)18.521.4
Snap share100%88%
Red-zone touches15

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 Jayden Daniels comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Jayden Daniels in Week 8?

Start Jayden Daniels 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.