Start Daniel Jones 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.
QBDaniel JonesIND · QB27
QBKyler MurrayOMIN · QB33Who to start
Strong startDaniel Jones- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.1 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Daniel Jones and Kyler Murray are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Daniel Jones hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Daniel Jones for 13.1 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Start Daniel Jones on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jones | Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.0 | 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 Daniel Jones vs Kyler Murray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Jones or Kyler Murray in Week 1?
Start Daniel Jones in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 13.1 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Jones or Kyler Murray?
Our Clutch Score projects Daniel Jones for 13.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Kyler Murray.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Jones or Kyler Murray?
Daniel Jones hosts BAL (medium) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard). Daniel Jones 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.