Start Daniel Jones or Jayden Daniels?
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
QBJayden DanielsWAS · QB5Who to start
Strong startJayden Daniels- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 10.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.1 vs 11.9 projected points).
Daniel Jones and Jayden Daniels are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Daniel Jones travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Jayden Daniels hosts PHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 18.7 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 10.7.
Start Jayden Daniels on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jones | Daniels |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 10.7 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 11.9 | 18.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.2 | 21.4 |
| Snap share | 101% | 88% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 5 |
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 Jayden Daniels comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Jones or Jayden Daniels in Week 8?
Start Jayden Daniels in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.7 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 10.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Jones or Jayden Daniels?
Our Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 18.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.7 for Daniel Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Jones or Jayden Daniels?
Daniel Jones plays at JAX (medium) and Jayden Daniels hosts PHI (medium). Jayden Daniels 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.