Start Dak Prescott or Justin Herbert?
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
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB21Who to start
Clear startJustin Herbert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.8 vs 17.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Dak Prescott and Justin Herbert are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Dak Prescott travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 19.8 PPR points to Dak Prescott's 17.9.
Start Justin Herbert on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Prescott | Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.9 | 19.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.9 | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.4 | 14.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 3 |
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 Justin Herbert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dak Prescott or Justin Herbert in Week 1?
Start Justin Herbert in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 19.8 PPR points to Dak Prescott's 17.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dak Prescott or Justin Herbert?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 19.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 17.9 for Dak Prescott.
Who has the better matchup, Dak Prescott or Justin Herbert?
Dak Prescott plays at NYG (medium) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy). Justin Herbert 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.