Start Justin Herbert or Tyler Shough?

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

12.2Clutch · Wk 8@ LAR

QBTyler ShoughNO · QB20

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option

Justin Herbert

Tyler Shough is on a bye this week, so Justin Herbert is the only one who plays.

Justin Herbert and Tyler Shough are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Justin Herbert travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Tyler Shough is on a bye.

Tyler Shough is on a bye this week, so Justin Herbert is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	Herbert	Shough
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	12.2	-
Baseline proj (week)	13.5	15.9
Points / game (season)	11.7	18.8
Snap share	100%	100%
Red-zone touches	6	8

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 Tyler Shough comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Justin Herbert or Tyler Shough in Week 8?

Start Justin Herbert in Week 8. Tyler Shough is on a bye.

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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.