Start C.J. Stroud or Sam Darnold?

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

QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB22

18.0Clutch · Wk 8vs CHI

Who to start

Only option

Sam Darnold

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

C.J. Stroud and Sam Darnold are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. C.J. Stroud is on a bye and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	Stroud	Darnold
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	18.0
Baseline proj (week)	14.6	16.3
Points / game (season)	18.5	13.8
Snap share	100%	89%
Red-zone touches	1	2

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 Sam Darnold comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Sam Darnold in Week 8?

Start Sam Darnold 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.