Start Jared Goff 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.
QBJared GoffDET · QB15
QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB22Who to start
Slight leanJared Goff- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 18.0 projected points.
Jared Goff and Sam Darnold are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jared Goff hosts MIN (hard matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jared Goff for 18.0 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 18.0.
Start Jared Goff on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goff | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 22.2 | 13.8 |
| Snap share | 99% | 89% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jared Goff vs Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jared Goff or Sam Darnold in Week 8?
Start Jared Goff in Week 8, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 18.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jared Goff or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Jared Goff for 18.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 18.0 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Jared Goff or Sam Darnold?
Jared Goff hosts MIN (hard) 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.