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Start Aaron Rodgers or Matthew Stafford?

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
10.8Clutch · Wk 1vs ATL
QBMatthew StaffordLAR · QB3
15.8Clutch · Wk 1vs SF

Who to start

Strong start
Matthew Stafford
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.8 vs 10.8 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (16.5 vs 10.4 pts/game).

Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 15.8 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.

Start Matthew Stafford on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatRodgersStafford
Clutch Score (Wk 1)10.815.8
Baseline proj / game10.416.5
Points / game (season)14.621.1
Snap share95%99%
Red-zone touches37

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 Matthew Stafford comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Matthew Stafford in Week 1?

Start Matthew Stafford in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.8 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.

Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Matthew Stafford?

Our Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 15.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.

Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Matthew Stafford?

Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium). 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.