Start Jayden Daniels or Justin Herbert?
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
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB13Who to start
Strong startJayden Daniels- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 12.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.1 vs 13.5 projected points).
Jayden Daniels and Justin Herbert are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jayden Daniels hosts PHI (medium matchup) and Justin Herbert travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 18.7 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 12.2.
Start Jayden Daniels on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Daniels | Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 18.7 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 18.1 | 13.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 21.4 | 11.7 |
| Snap share | 88% | 100% |
| 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 Justin Herbert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jayden Daniels or Justin Herbert in Week 8?
Start Jayden Daniels in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.7 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 12.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jayden Daniels or Justin Herbert?
Our Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 18.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.2 for Justin Herbert.
Who has the better matchup, Jayden Daniels or Justin Herbert?
Jayden Daniels hosts PHI (medium) and Justin Herbert plays at LAR (easy). Justin Herbert 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.