Start Geno Smith or Jacoby Brissett?
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.
QBGeno SmithNYJ · QB27
QBJacoby BrissettARI · QB30Who to start
Clear startJacoby Brissett- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.8 vs 17.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.7 vs 16.9 projected points).
Geno Smith and Jacoby Brissett are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Geno Smith hosts LV (easy matchup) and Jacoby Brissett travels to DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jacoby Brissett for 19.8 PPR points to Geno Smith's 17.7.
Start Jacoby Brissett on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Brissett |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 17.7 | 19.8 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.9 | 18.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.3 | 16.2 |
| Snap share | 100% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 7 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Geno Smith vs Jacoby Brissett comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Geno Smith or Jacoby Brissett in Week 8?
Start Jacoby Brissett in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.8 PPR points to Geno Smith's 17.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Geno Smith or Jacoby Brissett?
Our Clutch Score projects Jacoby Brissett for 19.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 17.7 for Geno Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Geno Smith or Jacoby Brissett?
Geno Smith hosts LV (easy) and Jacoby Brissett plays at DAL (medium). Geno Smith 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.