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Start Dak Prescott or Malik Willis?

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
QBMalik WillisMIA · QB21
12.3Clutch · Wk 8vs NE

Who to start

Strong start
Dak Prescott
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 25.4 vs 12.3 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
  • Stronger baseline projection (22.7 vs 13.7 projected points).

Dak Prescott and Malik Willis are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Dak Prescott hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Malik Willis hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 25.4 PPR points to Malik Willis's 12.3.

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

This week, side by side

StatPrescottWillis
Clutch Score (Wk 8)25.412.3
Baseline proj (week)22.713.7
Points / game (season)19.015.1
Snap share100%100%
Red-zone touches35

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 Malik Willis comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Dak Prescott or Malik Willis 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 Malik Willis's 12.3.

Who is projected to score more this week, Dak Prescott or Malik Willis?

Our Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 25.4 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.3 for Malik Willis.

Who has the better matchup, Dak Prescott or Malik Willis?

Dak Prescott hosts ARI (easy) and Malik Willis hosts NE (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.