Start Brock Purdy or Cam Ward?
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.
QBBrock PurdySF · QB9
QBCam WardTEN · QB25Who to start
Clear startBrock Purdy- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.8 vs 13.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.8 vs 13.4 pts/game).
Brock Purdy and Cam Ward are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Brock Purdy travels to LAR (medium matchup) and Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brock Purdy for 16.8 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Start Brock Purdy on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Purdy | Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.8 | 13.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.8 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 22.1 | 11.7 |
| Snap share | 100% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brock Purdy vs Cam Ward comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brock Purdy or Cam Ward in Week 1?
Start Brock Purdy in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.8 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brock Purdy or Cam Ward?
Our Clutch Score projects Brock Purdy for 16.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.4 for Cam Ward.
Who has the better matchup, Brock Purdy or Cam Ward?
Brock Purdy plays at LAR (medium) and Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium). Cam Ward 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.