Start Cade Klubnik or Marcus Mariota?
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
QBMarcus MariotaWAS · QB32Who to start
Slight leanCade Klubnik- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.4 vs 0.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (1.4 vs 0.8 pts/game).
Cade Klubnik and Marcus Mariota are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Cade Klubnik travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Marcus Mariota travels to PHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cade Klubnik for 1.4 PPR points to Marcus Mariota's 0.7.
Start Cade Klubnik on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Klubnik | Mariota |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 12.0 |
| Snap share | - | 54% |
| 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 Marcus Mariota comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Klubnik or Marcus Mariota in Week 1?
Start Cade Klubnik in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.4 PPR points to Marcus Mariota's 0.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Klubnik or Marcus Mariota?
Our Clutch Score projects Cade Klubnik for 1.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.7 for Marcus Mariota.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Klubnik or Marcus Mariota?
Cade Klubnik plays at TEN (easy) and Marcus Mariota plays at PHI (medium). Cade Klubnik 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.