Start Aaron Rodgers or C.J. Stroud?
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.
QBAaron RodgersPIT · QB18
QBC.J. StroudHOU · QB21Who to start
Clear startC.J. Stroud- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.3 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.6 vs 10.4 pts/game).
Aaron Rodgers and C.J. Stroud are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and C.J. Stroud hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects C.J. Stroud for 12.3 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Start C.J. Stroud on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Stroud |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 12.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 14.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.6 | 15.5 |
| Snap share | 95% | 93% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 8 |
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 C.J. Stroud comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or C.J. Stroud in Week 1?
Start C.J. Stroud in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.3 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or C.J. Stroud?
Our Clutch Score projects C.J. Stroud for 12.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or C.J. Stroud?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and C.J. Stroud hosts BUF (hard). Aaron Rodgers draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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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.