Start Joe Burrow or Sam Darnold?
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
QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB22Who to start
Strong startJoe Burrow- Higher Clutch Score this week: 24.1 vs 18.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.5 vs 16.3 projected points).
Joe Burrow and Sam Darnold are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Joe Burrow hosts TEN (hard matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 24.1 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 18.0.
Start Joe Burrow on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Burrow | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 24.1 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 21.5 | 16.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 22.2 | 13.8 |
| Snap share | 99% | 89% |
| 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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joe Burrow or Sam Darnold in Week 8?
Start Joe Burrow in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 24.1 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 18.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joe Burrow or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 24.1 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 18.0 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Joe Burrow or Sam Darnold?
Joe Burrow hosts TEN (hard) and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy). Sam Darnold 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.