Start Justin Herbert or Patrick Mahomes?
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
QBPatrick MahomesKC · QB14Who to start
Strong startPatrick Mahomes- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.8 vs 12.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.9 vs 13.5 projected points).
Justin Herbert and Patrick Mahomes are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Justin Herbert travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Patrick Mahomes travels to DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Patrick Mahomes for 15.8 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 12.2.
Start Patrick Mahomes on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Herbert | Mahomes |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.2 | 15.8 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 13.5 | 16.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.7 | 17.3 |
| 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 Patrick Mahomes comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Justin Herbert or Patrick Mahomes in Week 8?
Start Patrick Mahomes in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.8 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 12.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Justin Herbert or Patrick Mahomes?
Our Clutch Score projects Patrick Mahomes for 15.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.2 for Justin Herbert.
Who has the better matchup, Justin Herbert or Patrick Mahomes?
Justin Herbert plays at LAR (easy) and Patrick Mahomes plays at DEN (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.