Start Carson Beck or Mac Jones?
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.
QBCarson BeckARI
QBMac JonesSF · QB31Who to start
Clear startCarson Beck- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.6 vs 1.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.2 vs 1.6 pts/game).
Carson Beck and Mac Jones are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Carson Beck travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Mac Jones travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Carson Beck for 2.6 PPR points to Mac Jones's 1.5.
Start Carson Beck on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Beck | Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 12.4 |
| Snap share | - | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Carson Beck vs Mac Jones comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Carson Beck or Mac Jones in Week 1?
Start Carson Beck in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.6 PPR points to Mac Jones's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Carson Beck or Mac Jones?
Our Clutch Score projects Carson Beck for 2.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Mac Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Carson Beck or Mac Jones?
Carson Beck plays at LAC (hard) and Mac Jones plays at LAR (medium). Mac Jones 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.