Start Aaron Rodgers or Sam Darnold?
Week 7 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 · QB29
QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB22Who to start
Clear startAaron Rodgers- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 15.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.0 vs 15.2 projected points).
Aaron Rodgers and Sam Darnold are a Week 7 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers travels to NO (hard matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts KC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Aaron Rodgers for 17.2 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 15.7.
Start Aaron Rodgers on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 17.2 | 15.7 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 17.0 | 15.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.8 | 13.8 |
| Snap share | 99% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 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 7?
Start Aaron Rodgers in Week 7, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.2 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 15.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Aaron Rodgers for 17.2 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 15.7 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Sam Darnold?
Aaron Rodgers plays at NO (hard) and Sam Darnold hosts KC (hard). Aaron Rodgers draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.