Start Cam Ward or Daniel Jones?
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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.8 vs 10.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.2 vs 11.9 projected points).
Cam Ward and Daniel Jones are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Cam Ward travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Daniel Jones travels to JAX (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cam Ward for 12.8 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 10.7.
Start Cam Ward on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ward | Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.8 | 10.7 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 14.2 | 11.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.3 | 10.2 |
| Snap share | 100% | 101% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cam Ward vs Daniel Jones comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cam Ward or Daniel Jones in Week 8?
Start Cam Ward in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.8 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 10.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cam Ward or Daniel Jones?
Our Clutch Score projects Cam Ward for 12.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.7 for Daniel Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Cam Ward or Daniel Jones?
Cam Ward plays at CIN (hard) and Daniel Jones plays at JAX (medium). Daniel Jones draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.