Start Dak Prescott or Jalen Hurts?
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
QBJalen HurtsPHI · QB8Who to start
Clear startJalen Hurts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.3 vs 17.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
Dak Prescott and Jalen Hurts are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Dak Prescott travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points to Dak Prescott's 17.9.
Start Jalen Hurts on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Prescott | Hurts |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.9 | 19.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.9 | 18.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.4 | 24.7 |
| 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 Jalen Hurts comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dak Prescott or Jalen Hurts in Week 1?
Start Jalen Hurts in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 19.3 PPR points to Dak Prescott's 17.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dak Prescott or Jalen Hurts?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 17.9 for Dak Prescott.
Who has the better matchup, Dak Prescott or Jalen Hurts?
Dak Prescott plays at NYG (medium) and Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium). Jalen Hurts 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.