Start Joe Burrow or Jordan Love?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 24.0 vs 19.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.4 vs 17.1 projected points).
Joe Burrow and Jordan Love are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Joe Burrow hosts TEN (hard matchup) and Jordan Love hosts CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 24.0 PPR points to Jordan Love's 19.2.
Start Joe Burrow on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Burrow | Love |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 24.0 | 19.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 21.4 | 17.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 22.2 | 18.9 |
| Snap share | 99% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Joe Burrow vs Jordan Love comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joe Burrow or Jordan Love in Week 8?
Start Joe Burrow in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 24.0 PPR points to Jordan Love's 19.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joe Burrow or Jordan Love?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 24.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 19.2 for Jordan Love.
Who has the better matchup, Joe Burrow or Jordan Love?
Joe Burrow hosts TEN (hard) and Jordan Love hosts CAR (hard). Joe Burrow draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
More start/sit calls
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.