Start Daniel Jones or Tyler Shough?
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
QBTyler ShoughNO · QB6Who to start
Clear startTyler Shough- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.4 vs 13.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.9 vs 13.1 pts/game).
Daniel Jones and Tyler Shough are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Daniel Jones hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Tyler Shough travels to DET (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyler Shough for 14.4 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 13.1.
Start Tyler Shough on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jones | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 14.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.0 | 25.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| 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 Tyler Shough comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Jones or Tyler Shough in Week 1?
Start Tyler Shough in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.4 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 13.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Jones or Tyler Shough?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyler Shough for 14.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.1 for Daniel Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Jones or Tyler Shough?
Daniel Jones hosts BAL (medium) and Tyler Shough plays at DET (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.