Start Justin Herbert or Kyler Murray?
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.
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB13
QBKyler MurrayMIN · QB16Who to start
Strong startKyler Murray- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.9 vs 12.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.4 vs 13.5 projected points).
Justin Herbert and Kyler Murray are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Justin Herbert travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Kyler Murray travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kyler Murray for 16.9 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 12.2.
Start Kyler Murray on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Herbert | Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.2 | 16.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 13.5 | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.7 | 11.1 |
| Snap share | 100% | 84% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Justin Herbert vs Kyler Murray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Justin Herbert or Kyler Murray in Week 8?
Start Kyler Murray in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.9 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 12.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Justin Herbert or Kyler Murray?
Our Clutch Score projects Kyler Murray for 16.9 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.2 for Justin Herbert.
Who has the better matchup, Justin Herbert or Kyler Murray?
Justin Herbert plays at LAR (easy) and Kyler Murray plays at DET (easy). Kyler Murray 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.