Start C.J. Stroud or Josh Allen?

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

QBJosh AllenBUF · QB1

27.4Clutch · Wk 8vs BAL

Who to start

Only option

Josh Allen

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

C.J. Stroud and Josh Allen are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. C.J. Stroud is on a bye and Josh Allen hosts BAL (easy matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	Stroud	Allen
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	27.4
Baseline proj (week)	14.6	24.5
Points / game (season)	18.5	27.6
Snap share	100%	100%
Red-zone touches	1	13

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 Josh Allen comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Josh Allen in Week 8?

Start Josh Allen 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.