Start Carson Wentz or Marcus Mariota?
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
QBMarcus MariotaWAS · QB32Who to start
Slight leanCarson Wentz- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.7 vs 0.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Carson Wentz and Marcus Mariota are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Carson Wentz hosts GB (hard matchup) and Marcus Mariota travels to PHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Carson Wentz for 0.7 PPR points to Marcus Mariota's 0.7.
Start Carson Wentz on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Wentz | Mariota |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.1 | 12.0 |
| Snap share | 71% | 54% |
| 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 Marcus Mariota comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Carson Wentz or Marcus Mariota in Week 1?
Start Carson Wentz in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 0.7 PPR points to Marcus Mariota's 0.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Carson Wentz or Marcus Mariota?
Our Clutch Score projects Carson Wentz for 0.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.7 for Marcus Mariota.
Who has the better matchup, Carson Wentz or Marcus Mariota?
Carson Wentz hosts GB (hard) and Marcus Mariota plays at PHI (medium). Marcus Mariota 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.