Start Cam Ward or Jalen Hurts?
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.
QBCam WardTEN · QB25
QBJalen HurtsIRPHI · QB4Who to start
Strong startCam Ward- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Cam Ward is the only one who can score.
Cam Ward and Jalen Hurts are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Cam Ward travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Jalen Hurts is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Cam Ward for 12.8 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Cam Ward on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ward | Hurts |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 14.2 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 11.3 | 16.6 |
| Snap share | 100% | 99% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 7 |
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 Jalen Hurts comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cam Ward or Jalen Hurts in Week 8?
Start Cam Ward in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.8 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cam Ward or Jalen Hurts?
Our Clutch Score projects Cam Ward for 12.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Cam Ward or Jalen Hurts?
Cam Ward plays at CIN (hard) and Jalen Hurts plays at WAS (easy). Jalen Hurts 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.