Start Daniel Jones or Kyler Murray?
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
QBKyler MurrayMIN · QB16Who to start
Strong startKyler Murray- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.9 vs 10.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.4 vs 12.0 projected points).
Daniel Jones and Kyler Murray are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Daniel Jones travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Kyler Murray travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kyler Murray for 16.9 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 10.8.
Start Kyler Murray on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jones | Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 10.8 | 16.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 12.0 | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.2 | 11.1 |
| Snap share | 101% | 84% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 4 |
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 Kyler Murray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Jones or Kyler Murray in Week 8?
Start Kyler Murray in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.9 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Jones or Kyler Murray?
Our Clutch Score projects Kyler Murray for 16.9 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.8 for Daniel Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Jones or Kyler Murray?
Daniel Jones plays at JAX (medium) and Kyler Murray plays at DET (easy). Kyler Murray 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.