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Start Patrick Mahomes 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.

QBPatrick MahomesKC · QB14
15.8Clutch · Wk 8@ DEN
QBTyler ShoughNO · QB20
ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

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

Patrick Mahomes and Tyler Shough are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Patrick Mahomes travels to DEN (medium matchup) and Tyler Shough is on a bye.

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

This week, side by side

StatMahomesShough
Clutch Score (Wk 8)15.8-
Baseline proj (week)16.915.9
Points / game (season)17.318.8
Snap share100%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 Patrick Mahomes vs Tyler Shough comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Tyler Shough in Week 8?

Start Patrick Mahomes 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.