Start Cam Ward 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.
QBCam WardTEN · QB25
QBJalen HurtsPHI · QB8Who to start
Strong startJalen Hurts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.3 vs 13.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 13.4 pts/game).
Cam Ward and Jalen Hurts are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium matchup) and Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Start Jalen Hurts on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ward | Hurts |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.4 | 19.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.4 | 18.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.7 | 24.7 |
| 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 Cam Ward vs Jalen Hurts comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cam Ward or Jalen Hurts in Week 1?
Start Jalen Hurts in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.3 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cam Ward or Jalen Hurts?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.4 for Cam Ward.
Who has the better matchup, Cam Ward or Jalen Hurts?
Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium) and Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium). 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.