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Start Jaxson Dart 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.

QBJaxson DartIRNYG · QB11
ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye
QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB22
18.0Clutch · Wk 8vs CHI

Who to start

Only option
Sam Darnold
  • Jaxson Dart is on a bye this week, so Sam Darnold is the only one who plays.

Jaxson Dart and Sam Darnold are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jaxson Dart is on a bye and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy matchup).

Jaxson Dart is on a bye this week, so Sam Darnold is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

StatDartDarnold
Clutch Score (Wk 8)-18.0
Baseline proj (week)17.416.3
Points / game (season)13.713.8
Snap share60%89%
Red-zone touches02

Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaxson Dart vs Sam Darnold comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Jaxson Dart or Sam Darnold in Week 8?

Start Sam Darnold in Week 8. Jaxson Dart is on a bye.

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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.