Start Jalen Hurts 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.
QBJalen HurtsIRPHI · QB4
QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB6Who to start
Strong startJoe Burrow- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Joe Burrow is the only one who can score.
Jalen Hurts and Joe Burrow are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts is not projected to play and Joe Burrow hosts TEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 24.0 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Joe Burrow on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Burrow |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 24.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 21.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.6 | 22.2 |
| Snap share | 99% | 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 Jalen Hurts vs Joe Burrow comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Joe Burrow in Week 8?
Start Joe Burrow in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 24.0 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Joe Burrow?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 24.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Joe Burrow?
Jalen Hurts plays at WAS (easy) and Joe Burrow hosts TEN (hard). 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.