Start Jalen Hurts or Sam Darnold?
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
QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB22Who to start
Strong startSam Darnold- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Sam Darnold is the only one who can score.
Jalen Hurts and Sam Darnold are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts is not projected to play and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam Darnold for 18.0 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Sam Darnold on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 16.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.6 | 13.8 |
| Snap share | 99% | 89% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 2 |
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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Sam Darnold in Week 8?
Start Sam Darnold 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 Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam Darnold for 18.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Sam Darnold?
Jalen Hurts plays at WAS (easy) and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy). Sam Darnold 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.