Start Dak Prescott or Sam Darnold?
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
QBSam DarnoldOSEA · QB34Who 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 Sam Darnold are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Dak Prescott travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 17.9 PPR points to Sam Darnold'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 | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.9 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.9 | 15.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.4 | 0.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 10% |
| 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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dak Prescott or Sam Darnold 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 Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dak Prescott or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 17.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Dak Prescott or Sam Darnold?
Dak Prescott plays at NYG (medium) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (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.