Start Aaron Rodgers or Brock Purdy?
Week 1 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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.0 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.8 vs 10.4 pts/game).
Aaron Rodgers and Brock Purdy are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Brock Purdy travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brock Purdy for 17.0 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Start Brock Purdy on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Purdy |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 17.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 17.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.6 | 20.8 |
| Snap share | 95% | 98% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 7 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Aaron Rodgers vs Brock Purdy comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Brock Purdy in Week 1?
Start Brock Purdy in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.0 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Brock Purdy?
Our Clutch Score projects Brock Purdy for 17.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Brock Purdy?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Brock Purdy plays at LAR (medium). Aaron Rodgers draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.