Start Drake Maye 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.
QBDrake MayeNE · QB3
QBJalen HurtsIRPHI · QB4Who to start
Strong startDrake Maye- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Drake Maye is the only one who can score.
Drake Maye and Jalen Hurts are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Drake Maye travels to MIA (easy matchup) and Jalen Hurts is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 24.4 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Drake Maye on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Maye | Hurts |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 21.8 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 20.9 | 16.6 |
| Snap share | 97% | 99% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 7 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Drake Maye vs Jalen Hurts comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drake Maye or Jalen Hurts in Week 8?
Start Drake Maye in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 24.4 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drake Maye or Jalen Hurts?
Our Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 24.4 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Drake Maye or Jalen Hurts?
Drake Maye plays at MIA (easy) and Jalen Hurts plays at WAS (easy). Drake Maye 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.