Start Cam Ward or Matthew Stafford?

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 · QB22

13.5Clutch · Wk 1vs NYJ

QBMatthew StaffordLAR · QB3

15.7Clutch · Wk 1vs SF

Who to start

Clear start

Matthew Stafford

Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.7 vs 13.5 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (16.5 vs 13.4 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Ward	Stafford
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	13.5	15.7
Baseline proj / game	13.4	16.5
Points / game (season)	11.4	21.1
Snap share	100%	99%
Red-zone touches	10	7

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 Matthew Stafford comparison.

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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.