Start Brock Purdy 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.
QBBrock PurdySF · QB9
QBSam DarnoldOSEA · QB34Who to start
Strong startBrock Purdy- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.8 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Medium).
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Brock Purdy travels to LAR (medium matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brock Purdy for 16.8 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Start Brock Purdy on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Purdy | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.8 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.8 | 15.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 22.1 | 0.5 |
| Snap share | 100% | 10% |
| 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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brock Purdy or Sam Darnold in Week 1?
Start Brock Purdy in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.8 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brock Purdy or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Brock Purdy for 16.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Brock Purdy or Sam Darnold?
Brock Purdy plays at LAR (medium) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard). Brock Purdy 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.