Start Aaron Rodgers or Lamar Jackson?
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
QBLamar JacksonBAL · QB20Who to start
Strong startLamar Jackson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 24.3 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Lamar Jackson travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 24.3 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Start Lamar Jackson on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 24.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 19.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.6 | 17.1 |
| Snap share | 95% | 92% |
| 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 Lamar Jackson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Lamar Jackson in Week 1?
Start Lamar Jackson in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 24.3 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Lamar Jackson?
Our Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 24.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Lamar Jackson?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Lamar Jackson plays at IND (easy). Lamar Jackson 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.