Start Aaron Rodgers or Deshaun Watson?
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 · QB24
QBDeshaun WatsonCLE · QB20Who to start
Strong startAaron Rodgers- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.6 vs 5.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ATL, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (10.4 vs 6.0 pts/game).
Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Deshaun Watson travels to JAX (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Aaron Rodgers for 11.6 PPR points to Deshaun Watson's 5.3.
Start Aaron Rodgers on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Watson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.6 | 5.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 6.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.5 | 15.0 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
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 Deshaun Watson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Deshaun Watson in Week 1?
Start Aaron Rodgers in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.6 PPR points to Deshaun Watson's 5.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Deshaun Watson?
Our Clutch Score projects Aaron Rodgers for 11.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.3 for Deshaun Watson.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Deshaun Watson?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Deshaun Watson plays at JAX (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.