Start Carson Wentz or Joe Flacco?
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 WentzMIN · QB39
QBJoe FlaccoCIN · QB27Who to start
Clear startJoe Flacco- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.2 vs 0.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Carson Wentz and Joe Flacco are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Carson Wentz hosts GB (hard matchup) and Joe Flacco hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Flacco for 2.2 PPR points to Carson Wentz's 0.7.
Start Joe Flacco on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Wentz | Flacco |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.7 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.1 | 12.1 |
| Snap share | 71% | 62% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 7 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Carson Wentz vs Joe Flacco comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Carson Wentz or Joe Flacco in Week 1?
Start Joe Flacco in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Carson Wentz's 0.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Carson Wentz or Joe Flacco?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Flacco for 2.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.7 for Carson Wentz.
Who has the better matchup, Carson Wentz or Joe Flacco?
Carson Wentz hosts GB (hard) and Joe Flacco hosts TB (easy). Joe Flacco 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.