Start Aaron Rodgers or Joe Burrow?
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
QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB29Who to start
Strong startJoe Burrow- Higher Clutch Score this week: 23.2 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Aaron Rodgers and Joe Burrow are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 23.2 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Start Joe Burrow on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Burrow |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 23.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 18.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.6 | 17.4 |
| Snap share | 95% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
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 Joe Burrow comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Joe Burrow in Week 1?
Start Joe Burrow in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 23.2 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Joe Burrow?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 23.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Joe Burrow?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy). Joe Burrow 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.