Start Daniel Jones or Jaxson Dart?
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.
QBDaniel JonesIND · QB27
QBJaxson DartNYG · QB4Who to start
Strong startJaxson Dart- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.1 vs 13.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (17.4 vs 13.1 pts/game).
Daniel Jones and Jaxson Dart are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Daniel Jones hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaxson Dart for 20.1 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 13.1.
Start Jaxson Dart on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jones | Dart |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 20.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.0 | 26.6 |
| 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 Daniel Jones vs Jaxson Dart comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Jones or Jaxson Dart in Week 1?
Start Jaxson Dart in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.1 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 13.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Jones or Jaxson Dart?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaxson Dart for 20.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.1 for Daniel Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Jones or Jaxson Dart?
Daniel Jones hosts BAL (medium) and Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy). Jaxson Dart 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.