Start Jalen Hurts or Jayden Daniels?
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.
QBJalen HurtsIRPHI · QB4
QBJayden DanielsWAS · QB5Who to start
Strong startJayden Daniels- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Jayden Daniels is the only one who can score.
Jalen Hurts and Jayden Daniels are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts is not projected to play and Jayden Daniels hosts PHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 18.7 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Jayden Daniels on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Daniels |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 18.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.6 | 21.4 |
| Snap share | 99% | 88% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jalen Hurts vs Jayden Daniels comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Jayden Daniels in Week 8?
Start Jayden Daniels in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.7 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Jayden Daniels?
Our Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 18.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Jayden Daniels?
Jalen Hurts plays at WAS (easy) and Jayden Daniels hosts PHI (medium). Jalen Hurts 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.