Start Brock Purdy or Joe Burrow?
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
QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB19Who to start
Strong startJoe Burrow- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.7 vs 16.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
Brock Purdy and Joe Burrow are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Brock Purdy travels to LAR (medium matchup) and Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points to Brock Purdy's 16.8.
Start Joe Burrow on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Purdy | Burrow |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.8 | 20.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.8 | 18.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 22.1 | 15.2 |
| Snap share | 100% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 3 |
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 Joe Burrow comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brock Purdy or Joe Burrow in Week 1?
Start Joe Burrow in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 20.7 PPR points to Brock Purdy's 16.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brock Purdy or Joe Burrow?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 16.8 for Brock Purdy.
Who has the better matchup, Brock Purdy or Joe Burrow?
Brock Purdy plays at LAR (medium) and Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy). Joe Burrow 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.