Start Daniel Jones or Patrick Mahomes?
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
QBPatrick MahomesKC · QB14Who to start
Strong startPatrick Mahomes- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.8 vs 10.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.9 vs 11.9 projected points).
Daniel Jones and Patrick Mahomes are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Daniel Jones travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Patrick Mahomes travels to DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Patrick Mahomes for 15.8 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 10.7.
Start Patrick Mahomes on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jones | Mahomes |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 10.7 | 15.8 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 11.9 | 16.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.2 | 17.3 |
| Snap share | 101% | 100% |
| 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 Patrick Mahomes comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Jones or Patrick Mahomes in Week 8?
Start Patrick Mahomes in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.8 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 10.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Jones or Patrick Mahomes?
Our Clutch Score projects Patrick Mahomes for 15.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.7 for Daniel Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Jones or Patrick Mahomes?
Daniel Jones plays at JAX (medium) and Patrick Mahomes plays at DEN (medium). Daniel Jones 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.