Start Daniel Jones 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.
QBDaniel JonesIND · QB27
QBMatthew StaffordLAR · QB30Who to start
Clear startMatthew Stafford- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.2 vs 13.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.5 vs 13.1 pts/game).
Daniel Jones and Matthew Stafford are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Daniel Jones hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 16.2 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 13.1.
Start Matthew Stafford on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jones | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 16.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 16.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.0 | 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 Daniel Jones vs Matthew Stafford comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Jones or Matthew Stafford in Week 1?
Start Matthew Stafford in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.2 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 13.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Jones or Matthew Stafford?
Our Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 16.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.1 for Daniel Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Jones or Matthew Stafford?
Daniel Jones hosts BAL (medium) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium). 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.