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Start C.J. Stroud or Tyler Shough?

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
QBTyler ShoughNO · QB20
ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option
Tyler Shough
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.9 vs 14.6 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (15.9 vs 14.6 projected points).

C.J. Stroud and Tyler Shough are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. C.J. Stroud is on a bye and Tyler Shough is on a bye.

Start Tyler Shough on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatStroudShough
Baseline proj (week)14.615.9
Points / game (season)18.518.8
Snap share100%100%
Red-zone touches18

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 Tyler Shough comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Tyler Shough in Week 8?

Start Tyler Shough in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.9 PPR points to C.J. Stroud's 14.6.

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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.