Start Jalen Hurts or Trevor Lawrence?
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
QBTrevor LawrenceJAX · QB8Who to start
Strong startTrevor Lawrence- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Trevor Lawrence is the only one who can score.
Jalen Hurts and Trevor Lawrence are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts is not projected to play and Trevor Lawrence hosts IND (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 24.0 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Trevor Lawrence on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Lawrence |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 24.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 21.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.6 | 19.7 |
| Snap share | 99% | 97% |
| 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 Trevor Lawrence comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Trevor Lawrence in Week 8?
Start Trevor Lawrence in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 24.0 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Trevor Lawrence?
Our Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 24.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Trevor Lawrence?
Jalen Hurts plays at WAS (easy) and Trevor Lawrence hosts IND (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.