Start Jalen Hurts or Patrick Mahomes?
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
QBPatrick MahomesKC · QB14Who to start
Strong startPatrick Mahomes- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Patrick Mahomes is the only one who can score.
Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts is not projected to play and Patrick Mahomes travels to DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Patrick Mahomes for 15.7 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Patrick Mahomes on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Mahomes |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 15.7 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 16.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.6 | 17.3 |
| 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 Patrick Mahomes comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Patrick Mahomes in Week 8?
Start Patrick Mahomes in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.7 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Patrick Mahomes?
Our Clutch Score projects Patrick Mahomes for 15.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Patrick Mahomes?
Jalen Hurts plays at WAS (easy) and Patrick Mahomes plays at DEN (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.