Start Jacoby Brissett or Joe Burrow?
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.
QBJacoby BrissettARI · QB30
QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB6Who to start
Strong startJoe Burrow- Higher Clutch Score this week: 24.1 vs 19.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.5 vs 18.7 projected points).
Jacoby Brissett and Joe Burrow are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jacoby Brissett travels to DAL (medium matchup) and Joe Burrow hosts TEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 24.1 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 19.8.
Start Joe Burrow on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brissett | Burrow |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 19.8 | 24.1 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 18.7 | 21.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.2 | 22.2 |
| Snap share | 100% | 99% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jacoby Brissett vs Joe Burrow comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jacoby Brissett or Joe Burrow in Week 8?
Start Joe Burrow in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 24.1 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 19.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jacoby Brissett or Joe Burrow?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 24.1 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 19.8 for Jacoby Brissett.
Who has the better matchup, Jacoby Brissett or Joe Burrow?
Jacoby Brissett plays at DAL (medium) and Joe Burrow hosts TEN (hard). Jacoby Brissett 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.