Start Daniel Jones 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.
QBDaniel JonesIND · QB26
QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB22Who to start
Strong startSam Darnold- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 10.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.3 vs 12.0 projected points).
Daniel Jones and Sam Darnold are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Daniel Jones travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam Darnold for 18.0 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 10.8.
Start Sam Darnold on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jones | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 10.8 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 12.0 | 16.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.2 | 13.8 |
| Snap share | 101% | 89% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 2 |
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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Jones or Sam Darnold in Week 8?
Start Sam Darnold in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Jones or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam Darnold for 18.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.8 for Daniel Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Jones or Sam Darnold?
Daniel Jones plays at JAX (medium) and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy). Sam Darnold 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.