Start Jordan Love 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.
QBJordan LoveGB · QB18
QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB22Who to start
Clear startJordan Love- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.0 vs 18.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.1 vs 16.3 projected points).
Jordan Love and Sam Darnold are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jordan Love hosts CAR (hard matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jordan Love for 19.0 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 18.0.
Start Jordan Love on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Love | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 19.0 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 17.1 | 16.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.9 | 13.8 |
| Snap share | 100% | 89% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jordan Love or Sam Darnold in Week 8?
Start Jordan Love in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.0 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 18.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jordan Love or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Jordan Love for 19.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 18.0 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Jordan Love or Sam Darnold?
Jordan Love hosts CAR (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.