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Start Jacoby Brissett or Justin Herbert?

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
19.8Clutch · Wk 8@ DAL
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB13
12.2Clutch · Wk 8@ LAR

Who to start

Strong start
Jacoby Brissett
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.8 vs 12.2 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
  • Stronger baseline projection (18.7 vs 13.5 projected points).

Jacoby Brissett and Justin Herbert are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jacoby Brissett travels to DAL (medium matchup) and Justin Herbert travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jacoby Brissett for 19.8 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 12.2.

Start Jacoby Brissett on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatBrissettHerbert
Clutch Score (Wk 8)19.812.2
Baseline proj (week)18.713.5
Points / game (season)16.211.7
Snap share100%100%
Red-zone touches76

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 Justin Herbert comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Jacoby Brissett or Justin Herbert 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 Justin Herbert's 12.2.

Who is projected to score more this week, Jacoby Brissett or Justin Herbert?

Our Clutch Score projects Jacoby Brissett for 19.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.2 for Justin Herbert.

Who has the better matchup, Jacoby Brissett or Justin Herbert?

Jacoby Brissett plays at DAL (medium) and Justin Herbert plays at LAR (easy). Justin Herbert 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.