Start Jalen Hurts or Matthew Stafford?
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
QBMatthew StaffordLAR · QB17Who to start
Strong startMatthew Stafford- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Matthew Stafford is the only one who can score.
Jalen Hurts and Matthew Stafford are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts is not projected to play and Matthew Stafford hosts LAC (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 18.0 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Matthew Stafford on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 16.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.6 | 18.6 |
| Snap share | 99% | 98% |
| 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 Matthew Stafford comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Matthew Stafford in Week 8?
Start Matthew Stafford in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Matthew Stafford?
Our Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 18.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Matthew Stafford?
Jalen Hurts plays at WAS (easy) and Matthew Stafford hosts LAC (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.