Start C.J. Stroud or Joe Burrow?

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

QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB6

24.1Clutch · Wk 8vs TEN

Who to start

Only option

Joe Burrow

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

C.J. Stroud and Joe Burrow are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. C.J. Stroud is on a bye and Joe Burrow hosts TEN (hard matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	Stroud	Burrow
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	24.1
Baseline proj (week)	14.6	21.5
Points / game (season)	18.5	22.2
Snap share	100%	99%
Red-zone touches	1	6

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 Joe Burrow comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Joe Burrow in Week 8?

Start Joe Burrow in Week 8. C.J. Stroud is on a bye.

More start/sit calls

C.J. Stroud or Sam Darnold C.J. Stroud or Daniel Jones C.J. Stroud or Malik Willis C.J. Stroud or Cam Ward Joe Burrow or Drake Maye Joe Burrow or Jalen Hurts

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.