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Start Dak Prescott or Jacoby Brissett?

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.

QBDak PrescottDAL · QB7
25.4Clutch · Wk 8vs ARI
QBJacoby BrissettARI · QB30
19.8Clutch · Wk 8@ DAL

Who to start

Strong start
Dak Prescott
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 25.4 vs 19.8 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
  • Stronger baseline projection (22.7 vs 18.7 projected points).

Dak Prescott and Jacoby Brissett are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Dak Prescott hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Jacoby Brissett travels to DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 25.4 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 19.8.

Start Dak Prescott on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatPrescottBrissett
Clutch Score (Wk 8)25.419.8
Baseline proj (week)22.718.7
Points / game (season)19.016.2
Snap share100%100%
Red-zone touches37

Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dak Prescott vs Jacoby Brissett comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Dak Prescott or Jacoby Brissett in Week 8?

Start Dak Prescott in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 25.4 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 19.8.

Who is projected to score more this week, Dak Prescott or Jacoby Brissett?

Our Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 25.4 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 19.8 for Jacoby Brissett.

Who has the better matchup, Dak Prescott or Jacoby Brissett?

Dak Prescott hosts ARI (easy) and Jacoby Brissett plays at DAL (medium). Dak Prescott 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.