Start Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?
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
QBLamar JacksonQBAL · QB2Who to start
Strong startLamar Jackson- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Lamar Jackson is the only one who can score.
Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts is not projected to play and Lamar Jackson travels to BUF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 20.6 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Lamar Jackson on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 20.6 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 20.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.6 | 20.0 |
| 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 Lamar Jackson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson in Week 8?
Start Lamar Jackson in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.6 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?
Our Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 20.6 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?
Jalen Hurts plays at WAS (easy) and Lamar Jackson plays at BUF (easy). Lamar Jackson 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.