Start Aaron Rodgers or Justin Herbert?
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
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB10Who to start
Strong startJustin Herbert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.6 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Aaron Rodgers and Justin Herbert are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 20.6 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Start Justin Herbert on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 20.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.6 | 18.7 |
| Snap share | 95% | 97% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 12 |
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 Justin Herbert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Justin Herbert in Week 1?
Start Justin Herbert in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.6 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Justin Herbert?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 20.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Justin Herbert?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (medium). Justin Herbert 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.