Start Dak Prescott or Kyler Murray?
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
QBKyler MurrayOMIN · QB33Who to start
Strong startDak Prescott- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.9 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Medium).
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Dak Prescott and Kyler Murray are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Dak Prescott travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 17.9 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Start Dak Prescott on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Prescott | Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.9 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.9 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.4 | 0.6 |
| 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 Kyler Murray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dak Prescott or Kyler Murray in Week 1?
Start Dak Prescott in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.9 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dak Prescott or Kyler Murray?
Our Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 17.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Kyler Murray.
Who has the better matchup, Dak Prescott or Kyler Murray?
Dak Prescott plays at NYG (medium) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (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.