Start Aaron Rodgers or Trevor Lawrence?
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
QBTrevor LawrenceJAX · QB4Who to start
Strong startTrevor Lawrence- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.4 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CLE, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Aaron Rodgers and Trevor Lawrence are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Trevor Lawrence hosts CLE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 20.4 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Start Trevor Lawrence on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Lawrence |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 20.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 17.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.6 | 20.6 |
| Snap share | 95% | 98% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 23 |
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 Trevor Lawrence comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Trevor Lawrence in Week 1?
Start Trevor Lawrence in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.4 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Trevor Lawrence?
Our Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 20.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Trevor Lawrence?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Trevor Lawrence hosts CLE (medium). Trevor Lawrence 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.