Start Jalen Hurts or Malik Willis?
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
QBMalik WillisMIA · QB21Who to start
Strong startMalik Willis- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Malik Willis is the only one who can score.
Jalen Hurts and Malik Willis are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts is not projected to play and Malik Willis hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 12.3 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Malik Willis on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 13.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.6 | 15.1 |
| Snap share | 99% | 100% |
| 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 Malik Willis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Malik Willis in Week 8?
Start Malik Willis in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.3 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Malik Willis?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 12.3 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Malik Willis?
Jalen Hurts plays at WAS (easy) and Malik Willis hosts NE (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.