Start Cam Ward or Jordan Love?
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
QBJordan LoveGB · QB10Who to start
Clear startJordan Love- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.4 vs 13.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.4 vs 13.4 pts/game).
Cam Ward and Jordan Love are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium matchup) and Jordan Love travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jordan Love for 14.4 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Start Jordan Love on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ward | Love |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.4 | 14.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.4 | 16.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.7 | 20.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
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 Jordan Love comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cam Ward or Jordan Love in Week 1?
Start Jordan Love in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.4 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cam Ward or Jordan Love?
Our Clutch Score projects Jordan Love for 14.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.4 for Cam Ward.
Who has the better matchup, Cam Ward or Jordan Love?
Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium) and Jordan Love plays at MIN (hard). Cam Ward 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.