Start Jayden Daniels or Joe Burrow?
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.
QBJayden DanielsWAS · QB5
QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB6Who to start
Strong startJoe Burrow- Higher Clutch Score this week: 24.0 vs 18.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.4 vs 18.1 projected points).
Jayden Daniels and Joe Burrow are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jayden Daniels hosts PHI (medium matchup) and Joe Burrow hosts TEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 24.0 PPR points to Jayden Daniels's 18.7.
Start Joe Burrow on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Daniels | Burrow |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 18.7 | 24.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 18.1 | 21.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 21.4 | 22.2 |
| Snap share | 88% | 99% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jayden Daniels vs Joe Burrow comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jayden Daniels or Joe Burrow in Week 8?
Start Joe Burrow in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 24.0 PPR points to Jayden Daniels's 18.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jayden Daniels or Joe Burrow?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 24.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 18.7 for Jayden Daniels.
Who has the better matchup, Jayden Daniels or Joe Burrow?
Jayden Daniels hosts PHI (medium) and Joe Burrow hosts TEN (hard). Jayden Daniels 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.