Start Dak Prescott or Daniel 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.
QBDak PrescottDAL · QB18
QBDaniel JonesIND · QB27Who to start
Strong startDak Prescott- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.9 vs 13.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.9 vs 13.1 pts/game).
Dak Prescott and Daniel Jones are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Dak Prescott travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Daniel Jones hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 17.9 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 13.1.
Start Dak Prescott on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Prescott | Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.9 | 13.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.9 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.4 | 10.0 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dak Prescott vs Daniel Jones comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dak Prescott or Daniel Jones in Week 1?
Start Dak Prescott in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.9 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 13.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dak Prescott or Daniel Jones?
Our Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 17.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.1 for Daniel Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Dak Prescott or Daniel Jones?
Dak Prescott plays at NYG (medium) and Daniel Jones hosts BAL (medium). Dak Prescott 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.