Start Jalen Hurts 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.
QBJalen HurtsIRPHI · QB4
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB13Who to start
Strong startJustin Herbert- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Justin Herbert is the only one who can score.
Jalen Hurts and Justin Herbert are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts is not projected to play and Justin Herbert travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 12.2 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Justin Herbert on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 13.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.6 | 11.7 |
| Snap share | 99% | 100% |
| 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 Justin Herbert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Justin Herbert in Week 8?
Start Justin Herbert in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.2 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Justin Herbert?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 12.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Justin Herbert?
Jalen Hurts plays at WAS (easy) and Justin Herbert plays at LAR (easy). 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.