Start Joe Burrow or Malik Willis?
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.
QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB6
QBMalik WillisMIA · QB21Who to start
Strong startJoe Burrow- Higher Clutch Score this week: 24.0 vs 12.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.4 vs 13.7 projected points).
Joe Burrow and Malik Willis are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Joe Burrow hosts TEN (hard matchup) and Malik Willis hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 24.0 PPR points to Malik Willis's 12.3.
Start Joe Burrow on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Burrow | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 24.0 | 12.3 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 21.4 | 13.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 22.2 | 15.1 |
| Snap share | 99% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 5 |
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 Malik Willis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joe Burrow or Malik Willis 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 Malik Willis's 12.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joe Burrow or Malik Willis?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 24.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.3 for Malik Willis.
Who has the better matchup, Joe Burrow or Malik Willis?
Joe Burrow hosts TEN (hard) and Malik Willis hosts NE (medium). Malik Willis 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.