Start Justin Herbert 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.
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB13
QBMalik WillisMIA · QB21Who to start
Slight leanMalik Willis- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.3 vs 12.2 projected points.
Justin Herbert and Malik Willis are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Justin Herbert travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Malik Willis hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 12.3 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 12.2.
Start Malik Willis on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Herbert | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.2 | 12.3 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 13.5 | 13.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.7 | 15.1 |
| Snap share | 100% | 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 Justin Herbert vs Malik Willis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Justin Herbert or Malik Willis in Week 8?
Start Malik Willis in Week 8, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.3 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 12.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Justin Herbert or Malik Willis?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 12.3 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.2 for Justin Herbert.
Who has the better matchup, Justin Herbert or Malik Willis?
Justin Herbert plays at LAR (easy) and Malik Willis hosts NE (medium). 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.