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Start Matthew Stafford 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.

QBMatthew StaffordLAR · QB17
18.0Clutch · Wk 8vs LAC
QBTyler ShoughNO · QB20
ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

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

Matthew Stafford and Tyler Shough are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Matthew Stafford hosts LAC (medium matchup) and Tyler Shough is on a bye.

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

This week, side by side

StatStaffordShough
Clutch Score (Wk 8)18.0-
Baseline proj (week)16.115.9
Points / game (season)18.618.8
Snap share98%100%
Red-zone touches48

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

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

Frequently asked

Should I start Matthew Stafford or Tyler Shough in Week 8?

Start Matthew Stafford 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.