Start Cade Klubnik or Joe Flacco?
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.
QBCade KlubnikNYJ
QBJoe FlaccoCIN · QB27Who to start
Slight leanJoe Flacco- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.2 vs 1.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Cade Klubnik and Joe Flacco are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Cade Klubnik travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Joe Flacco hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Flacco for 2.2 PPR points to Cade Klubnik's 1.4.
Start Joe Flacco on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Klubnik | Flacco |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.4 | 1.7 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 12.1 |
| Snap share | - | 62% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 7 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cade Klubnik vs Joe Flacco comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Klubnik or Joe Flacco in Week 1?
Start Joe Flacco in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Cade Klubnik's 1.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Klubnik or Joe Flacco?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Flacco for 2.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.4 for Cade Klubnik.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Klubnik or Joe Flacco?
Cade Klubnik plays at TEN (easy) and Joe Flacco hosts TB (easy). Joe Flacco 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.