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 · QB25
QBMatthew StaffordLAR · QB30Who to start
Clear startMatthew Stafford- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.2 vs 13.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.5 vs 13.4 pts/game).
Cam Ward and Matthew Stafford are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium matchup) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 16.2 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Start Matthew Stafford on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ward | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.4 | 16.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.4 | 16.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.7 | 5.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 84% |
| 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 Matthew Stafford comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cam Ward or Matthew Stafford in Week 1?
Start Matthew Stafford in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.2 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cam Ward or Matthew Stafford?
Our Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 16.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.4 for Cam Ward.
Who has the better matchup, Cam Ward or Matthew Stafford?
Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium). 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.