Start Malik Willis 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.

QBMalik WillisMIA · QB21

12.3Clutch · Wk 8vs NE

QBTyler ShoughNO · QB20

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option

Malik Willis

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

Malik Willis and Tyler Shough are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Malik Willis hosts NE (medium matchup) and Tyler Shough is on a bye.

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

This week, side by side

Stat	Willis	Shough
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	12.3	-
Baseline proj (week)	13.7	15.9
Points / game (season)	15.1	18.8
Snap share	100%	100%
Red-zone touches	5	8

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

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

Frequently asked

Should I start Malik Willis or Tyler Shough in Week 8?

Start Malik Willis 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.