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Start Dak Prescott or Jordan Love?

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
QBJordan LoveGB · QB10
14.4Clutch · Wk 1@ MIN

Who to start

Clear start
Dak Prescott
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.9 vs 14.4 projected points.
  • Better matchup (at NYG, Medium).
  • Stronger baseline projection (17.9 vs 16.4 pts/game).

Dak Prescott and Jordan Love are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Dak Prescott travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Jordan Love travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 17.9 PPR points to Jordan Love's 14.4.

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

This week, side by side

StatPrescottLove
Clutch Score (Wk 1)17.914.4
Baseline proj / game17.916.4
Points / game (season)15.420.5
Snap share0%0%
Red-zone touches01

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 Jordan Love comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Dak Prescott or Jordan Love 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 Jordan Love's 14.4.

Who is projected to score more this week, Dak Prescott or Jordan Love?

Our Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 17.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.4 for Jordan Love.

Who has the better matchup, Dak Prescott or Jordan Love?

Dak Prescott plays at NYG (medium) and Jordan Love plays at MIN (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.