Start Aaron Rodgers or Patrick Mahomes?
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
QBPatrick MahomesKC · QB11Who to start
Strong startPatrick Mahomes- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.2 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.9 vs 10.4 pts/game).
Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Patrick Mahomes hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Patrick Mahomes for 15.2 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Start Patrick Mahomes on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Mahomes |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 15.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 16.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.6 | 21.2 |
| Snap share | 95% | 97% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 14 |
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 Patrick Mahomes comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Patrick Mahomes in Week 1?
Start Patrick Mahomes in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.2 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Patrick Mahomes?
Our Clutch Score projects Patrick Mahomes for 15.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Patrick Mahomes?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Patrick Mahomes hosts DEN (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.