Start Dak Prescott or Matthew Stafford?
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
QBMatthew StaffordLAR · QB30Who to start
Clear startDak Prescott- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.9 vs 16.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.9 vs 16.5 pts/game).
Dak Prescott and Matthew Stafford are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Dak Prescott travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 17.9 PPR points to Matthew Stafford's 16.2.
Start Dak Prescott on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Prescott | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.9 | 16.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.9 | 16.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.4 | 5.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 84% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
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 Matthew Stafford comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dak Prescott or Matthew Stafford in Week 1?
Start Dak Prescott in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.9 PPR points to Matthew Stafford's 16.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dak Prescott or Matthew Stafford?
Our Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 17.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 16.2 for Matthew Stafford.
Who has the better matchup, Dak Prescott or Matthew Stafford?
Dak Prescott plays at NYG (medium) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium). 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.