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Start Dak Prescott or Jaxson Dart?

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
QBJaxson DartNYG · QB4
20.1Clutch · Wk 1vs DAL

Who to start

Clear start
Jaxson Dart
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.1 vs 17.9 projected points.
  • Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).

Dak Prescott and Jaxson Dart are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Dak Prescott travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaxson Dart for 20.1 PPR points to Dak Prescott's 17.9.

Start Jaxson Dart on the softer matchup.

This week, side by side

StatPrescottDart
Clutch Score (Wk 1)17.920.1
Baseline proj / game17.917.4
Points / game (season)15.426.6
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 Jaxson Dart comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Dak Prescott or Jaxson Dart in Week 1?

Start Jaxson Dart in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 20.1 PPR points to Dak Prescott's 17.9.

Who is projected to score more this week, Dak Prescott or Jaxson Dart?

Our Clutch Score projects Jaxson Dart for 20.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 17.9 for Dak Prescott.

Who has the better matchup, Dak Prescott or Jaxson Dart?

Dak Prescott plays at NYG (medium) and Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy). Jaxson Dart 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.