Start C.J. Stroud or Daniel Jones?
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.
QBC.J. StroudHOU · QB15
QBDaniel JonesIND · QB27Who to start
Slight leanDaniel Jones- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.1 vs 12.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
C.J. Stroud and Daniel Jones are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. C.J. Stroud hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Daniel Jones hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Daniel Jones for 13.1 PPR points to C.J. Stroud's 12.8.
Start Daniel Jones on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Stroud | Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.8 | 13.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.6 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.5 | 10.0 |
| Snap share | 0% | 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 C.J. Stroud vs Daniel Jones comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start C.J. Stroud or Daniel Jones in Week 1?
Start Daniel Jones in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 13.1 PPR points to C.J. Stroud's 12.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, C.J. Stroud or Daniel Jones?
Our Clutch Score projects Daniel Jones for 13.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.8 for C.J. Stroud.
Who has the better matchup, C.J. Stroud or Daniel Jones?
C.J. Stroud hosts BUF (hard) and Daniel Jones hosts BAL (medium). Daniel Jones 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.