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Start Cam Ward or Jared Goff?

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
12.8Clutch · Wk 8@ CIN
QBJared GoffDET · QB15
18.0Clutch · Wk 8vs MIN

Who to start

Strong start
Jared Goff
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 12.8 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
  • Stronger baseline projection (16.3 vs 14.2 projected points).

Cam Ward and Jared Goff are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Cam Ward travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Jared Goff hosts MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jared Goff for 18.0 PPR points to Cam Ward's 12.8.

Start Jared Goff on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatWardGoff
Clutch Score (Wk 8)12.818.0
Baseline proj (week)14.216.3
Points / game (season)11.322.2
Snap share100%99%
Red-zone touches73

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 Jared Goff comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Cam Ward or Jared Goff in Week 8?

Start Jared Goff in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Cam Ward's 12.8.

Who is projected to score more this week, Cam Ward or Jared Goff?

Our Clutch Score projects Jared Goff for 18.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.8 for Cam Ward.

Who has the better matchup, Cam Ward or Jared Goff?

Cam Ward plays at CIN (hard) and Jared Goff hosts MIN (hard). Cam Ward 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.