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 · QB24

16.8Clutch · Wk 1@ LAR

QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB13

13.6Clutch · Wk 1vs NE

Who to start

Clear start

Brock Purdy

Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.8 vs 13.6 projected points.
Better matchup (at LAR, Medium).
Stronger baseline projection (17.8 vs 15.5 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Purdy	Darnold
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	16.8	13.6
Baseline proj / game	17.8	15.5
Points / game (season)	20.8	14.7
Snap share	98%	96%
Red-zone touches	7	6

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.

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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.