Start Sam Darnold or Trevor Lawrence?
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.
QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB22
QBTrevor LawrenceJAX · QB8Who to start
Strong startTrevor Lawrence- Higher Clutch Score this week: 24.0 vs 18.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.4 vs 16.3 projected points).
Sam Darnold and Trevor Lawrence are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy matchup) and Trevor Lawrence hosts IND (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 24.0 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 18.0.
Start Trevor Lawrence on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Darnold | Lawrence |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 18.0 | 24.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.3 | 21.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.8 | 19.7 |
| Snap share | 89% | 97% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Sam Darnold vs Trevor Lawrence comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Sam Darnold or Trevor Lawrence in Week 8?
Start Trevor Lawrence in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 24.0 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 18.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Sam Darnold or Trevor Lawrence?
Our Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 24.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 18.0 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Sam Darnold or Trevor Lawrence?
Sam Darnold hosts CHI (easy) and Trevor Lawrence hosts IND (medium). 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.