Start Patrick Mahomes or Sam Darnold?
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.
QBPatrick MahomesKC · QB14
QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB22Who to start
Clear startSam Darnold- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 15.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Patrick Mahomes and Sam Darnold are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Patrick Mahomes travels to DEN (medium matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam Darnold for 18.0 PPR points to Patrick Mahomes's 15.8.
Start Sam Darnold on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mahomes | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 15.8 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.9 | 16.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.3 | 13.8 |
| Snap share | 100% | 89% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Patrick Mahomes vs Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Sam Darnold in Week 8?
Start Sam Darnold in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Patrick Mahomes's 15.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Patrick Mahomes or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam Darnold for 18.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 15.8 for Patrick Mahomes.
Who has the better matchup, Patrick Mahomes or Sam Darnold?
Patrick Mahomes plays at DEN (medium) and Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy). Sam Darnold 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.