Start Aaron Rodgers or Jared Goff?
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
QBJared GoffDET · QB8Who to start
Strong startJared Goff- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.4 vs 10.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.7 vs 10.4 pts/game).
Aaron Rodgers and Jared Goff are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Jared Goff hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jared Goff for 16.4 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Start Jared Goff on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Goff |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 16.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.6 | 17.9 |
| Snap share | 95% | 98% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 3 |
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 Jared Goff comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Jared Goff in Week 1?
Start Jared Goff in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.4 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Jared Goff?
Our Clutch Score projects Jared Goff for 16.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Jared Goff?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Jared Goff hosts NO (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.