Start Jordan Love 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.
QBJordan LoveGB · QB18
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB13Who to start
Strong startJordan Love- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.0 vs 12.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.1 vs 13.5 projected points).
Jordan Love and Justin Herbert are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jordan Love hosts CAR (hard matchup) and Justin Herbert travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jordan Love for 19.0 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 12.2.
Start Jordan Love on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Love | Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 19.0 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 17.1 | 13.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.9 | 11.7 |
| Snap share | 100% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jordan Love vs Justin Herbert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jordan Love or Justin Herbert in Week 8?
Start Jordan Love in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.0 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 12.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jordan Love or Justin Herbert?
Our Clutch Score projects Jordan Love for 19.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.2 for Justin Herbert.
Who has the better matchup, Jordan Love or Justin Herbert?
Jordan Love hosts CAR (hard) 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.