Start C.J. Stroud or Malik Willis?

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

QBMalik WillisMIA · QB21

12.3Clutch · Wk 8vs NE

Who to start

Only option

Malik Willis

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

C.J. Stroud and Malik Willis are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. C.J. Stroud is on a bye and Malik Willis hosts NE (medium matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	Stroud	Willis
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	12.3
Baseline proj (week)	14.6	13.7
Points / game (season)	18.5	15.1
Snap share	100%	100%
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 Malik Willis comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Malik Willis in Week 8?

Start Malik Willis 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.