Start Jalen Hurts or Kyler Murray?
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
QBKyler MurrayMIN · QB16Who to start
Strong startKyler Murray- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Kyler Murray is the only one who can score.
Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts is not projected to play and Kyler Murray travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kyler Murray for 16.9 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Kyler Murray on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 16.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.6 | 11.1 |
| Snap share | 99% | 84% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 4 |
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 Kyler Murray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Kyler Murray in Week 8?
Start Kyler Murray in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.9 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Kyler Murray?
Our Clutch Score projects Kyler Murray for 16.9 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Kyler Murray?
Jalen Hurts plays at WAS (easy) and Kyler Murray plays at DET (easy). Kyler Murray 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.