Start Cam Ward or Joe Burrow?
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
QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB19Who to start
Strong startJoe Burrow- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.7 vs 13.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.0 vs 13.4 pts/game).
Cam Ward and Joe Burrow are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium matchup) and Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Start Joe Burrow on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ward | Burrow |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.4 | 20.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.4 | 18.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.7 | 15.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 3 |
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 Joe Burrow comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cam Ward or Joe Burrow in Week 1?
Start Joe Burrow in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.7 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cam Ward or Joe Burrow?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.4 for Cam Ward.
Who has the better matchup, Cam Ward or Joe Burrow?
Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium) and Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy). Joe Burrow 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.