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Start Aaron Rodgers or Cam Ward?

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
10.8Clutch · Wk 1vs ATL
QBCam WardTEN · QB22
12.1Clutch · Wk 1vs NYJ

Who to start

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Cam Ward
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.1 vs 10.8 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (13.4 vs 10.4 pts/game).

Aaron Rodgers and Cam Ward are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cam Ward for 12.1 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.

Start Cam Ward on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatRodgersWard
Clutch Score (Wk 1)10.812.1
Baseline proj / game10.413.4
Points / game (season)14.611.4
Snap share95%100%
Red-zone touches310

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 Cam Ward comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Cam Ward in Week 1?

Start Cam Ward in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.1 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.

Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Cam Ward?

Our Clutch Score projects Cam Ward for 12.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.

Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Cam Ward?

Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium). Cam Ward 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.