Start Jayden Daniels or Patrick Mahomes?
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
QBPatrick MahomesKC · QB14Who to start
Clear startJayden Daniels- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 15.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.1 vs 16.9 projected points).
Jayden Daniels and Patrick Mahomes are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jayden Daniels hosts PHI (medium matchup) and Patrick Mahomes travels to DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 18.7 PPR points to Patrick Mahomes's 15.8.
Start Jayden Daniels on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Daniels | Mahomes |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 18.7 | 15.8 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 18.1 | 16.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 21.4 | 17.3 |
| Snap share | 88% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 5 |
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 Patrick Mahomes comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jayden Daniels or Patrick Mahomes 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 Patrick Mahomes's 15.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jayden Daniels or Patrick Mahomes?
Our Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 18.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 15.8 for Patrick Mahomes.
Who has the better matchup, Jayden Daniels or Patrick Mahomes?
Jayden Daniels hosts PHI (medium) and Patrick Mahomes plays at DEN (medium). 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.