Start Aaron Rodgers or Jalen Hurts?
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
QBJalen HurtsPHI · QB9Who to start
Strong startJalen Hurts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 23.5 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Aaron Rodgers and Jalen Hurts are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 23.5 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Start Jalen Hurts on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Hurts |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 23.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 18.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.6 | 19.1 |
| Snap share | 95% | 98% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 26 |
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 Jalen Hurts comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Jalen Hurts in Week 1?
Start Jalen Hurts in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 23.5 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Jalen Hurts?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 23.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Jalen Hurts?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy). Jalen Hurts 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.