Start Cam Ward or Jared Goff?
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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.7 vs 13.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.7 vs 13.4 pts/game).
Cam Ward and Jared Goff are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium matchup) and Jared Goff hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jared Goff for 14.7 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Start Jared Goff on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ward | Goff |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.4 | 14.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.4 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.7 | 16.4 |
| 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 Jared Goff comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cam Ward or Jared Goff in Week 1?
Start Jared Goff in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.7 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cam Ward or Jared Goff?
Our Clutch Score projects Jared Goff for 14.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.4 for Cam Ward.
Who has the better matchup, Cam Ward or Jared Goff?
Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium) and Jared Goff hosts NO (hard). Cam Ward draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.