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Start Lamar Jackson 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.

QBLamar JacksonQBAL · QB2
20.6Clutch · Wk 8@ BUF
QBTyler ShoughNO · QB20
ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option
Lamar Jackson
  • Tyler Shough is on a bye this week, so Lamar Jackson is the only one who plays.

Lamar Jackson and Tyler Shough are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Lamar Jackson travels to BUF (easy matchup) and Tyler Shough is on a bye.

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

This week, side by side

StatJacksonShough
Clutch Score (Wk 8)20.6-
Baseline proj (week)20.415.9
Points / game (season)20.018.8
Snap share88%100%
Red-zone touches58

Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Lamar Jackson vs Tyler Shough comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Lamar Jackson or Tyler Shough in Week 8?

Start Lamar Jackson 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.