Start Aaron Rodgers or Sam Darnold?
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
QBSam DarnoldOSEA · QB13Who to start
Strong startAaron Rodgers- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.8 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ATL, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Aaron Rodgers and Sam Darnold are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Aaron Rodgers for 10.8 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Start Aaron Rodgers on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 15.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.6 | 14.7 |
| Snap share | 95% | 96% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 6 |
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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Sam Darnold in Week 1?
Start Aaron Rodgers in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 10.8 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Aaron Rodgers for 10.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Sam Darnold?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (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.