Start Daniel Jones 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.
QBDaniel JonesIND · QB26
QBJalen HurtsIRPHI · QB4Who to start
Strong startDaniel Jones- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Daniel Jones is the only one who can score.
Daniel Jones and Jalen Hurts are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Daniel Jones travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Jalen Hurts is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Daniel Jones for 10.8 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Daniel Jones on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jones | Hurts |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 10.8 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 12.0 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 10.2 | 16.6 |
| Snap share | 101% | 99% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 7 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Daniel Jones vs Jalen Hurts comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Jones or Jalen Hurts in Week 8?
Start Daniel Jones in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.8 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Jones or Jalen Hurts?
Our Clutch Score projects Daniel Jones for 10.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Jones or Jalen Hurts?
Daniel Jones plays at JAX (medium) 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.