Start Bryce Young or Jalen Hurts?
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.
QBBryce YoungCAR · QB24
QBJalen HurtsPHI · QB4Who to start
Strong startJalen Hurts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 23.2 vs 12.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Bryce Young and Jalen Hurts are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Bryce Young hosts CHI (hard matchup) and Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 23.2 PPR points to Bryce Young's 12.4.
Start Jalen Hurts on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Young | Hurts |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.4 | 23.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.9 | 18.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 32.4 | 24.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bryce Young vs Jalen Hurts comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bryce Young or Jalen Hurts in Week 1?
Start Jalen Hurts in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 23.2 PPR points to Bryce Young's 12.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bryce Young or Jalen Hurts?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 23.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.4 for Bryce Young.
Who has the better matchup, Bryce Young or Jalen Hurts?
Bryce Young hosts CHI (hard) and Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy). Jalen Hurts 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.