Start Dak Prescott or Sam Darnold?
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
QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB22Who to start
Strong startDak Prescott- Higher Clutch Score this week: 25.4 vs 18.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (22.7 vs 16.3 projected points).
Dak Prescott and Sam Darnold are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Dak Prescott hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 25.4 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 18.0.
Start Dak Prescott on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Prescott | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 25.4 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 22.7 | 16.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 19.0 | 13.8 |
| Snap share | 100% | 89% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dak Prescott or Sam Darnold 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 Sam Darnold's 18.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dak Prescott or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 25.4 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 18.0 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Dak Prescott or Sam Darnold?
Dak Prescott hosts ARI (easy) and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy). 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.