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Start Dak Prescott or Jared Goff?

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
17.9Clutch · Wk 1@ NYG
QBJared GoffDET · QB16
14.7Clutch · Wk 1vs NO

Who to start

Clear start
Dak Prescott
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.9 vs 14.7 projected points.
  • Better matchup (at NYG, Medium).
  • Stronger baseline projection (17.9 vs 16.7 pts/game).

Dak Prescott and Jared Goff are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Dak Prescott travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Jared Goff hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 17.9 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.

Start Dak Prescott on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatPrescottGoff
Clutch Score (Wk 1)17.914.7
Baseline proj / game17.916.7
Points / game (season)15.416.4
Snap share0%0%
Red-zone touches00

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 Jared Goff comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Dak Prescott or Jared Goff in Week 1?

Start Dak Prescott in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.9 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.

Who is projected to score more this week, Dak Prescott or Jared Goff?

Our Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 17.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.7 for Jared Goff.

Who has the better matchup, Dak Prescott or Jared Goff?

Dak Prescott plays at NYG (medium) and Jared Goff hosts NO (hard). 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.