Start J.J. McCarthy or Jameis Winston?
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.
QBJ.J. McCarthyMIN · QB30
QBJameis WinstonNYG · QB44Who to start
Slight leanJameis Winston- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.9 vs 0.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
J.J. McCarthy and Jameis Winston are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. J.J. McCarthy hosts GB (hard matchup) and Jameis Winston hosts DAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jameis Winston for 0.9 PPR points to J.J. McCarthy's 0.8.
Start Jameis Winston on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McCarthy | Winston |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.7 | 15.1 |
| Snap share | 94% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long J.J. McCarthy vs Jameis Winston comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start J.J. McCarthy or Jameis Winston in Week 1?
Start Jameis Winston in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 0.9 PPR points to J.J. McCarthy's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, J.J. McCarthy or Jameis Winston?
Our Clutch Score projects Jameis Winston for 0.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.8 for J.J. McCarthy.
Who has the better matchup, J.J. McCarthy or Jameis Winston?
J.J. McCarthy hosts GB (hard) and Jameis Winston hosts DAL (easy). Jameis Winston 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.