Start J.J. McCarthy or Justin Fields?
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
QBJustin FieldsKC · QB28Who to start
Slight leanJustin Fields- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.8 vs 1.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (2.0 vs 1.2 pts/game).
J.J. McCarthy and Justin Fields are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. J.J. McCarthy hosts GB (hard matchup) and Justin Fields hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Fields for 1.8 PPR points to J.J. McCarthy's 1.1.
Start Justin Fields on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McCarthy | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.1 | 1.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.7 | 16.0 |
| Snap share | 94% | 74% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 12 |
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 Justin Fields comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start J.J. McCarthy or Justin Fields in Week 1?
Start Justin Fields in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.8 PPR points to J.J. McCarthy's 1.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, J.J. McCarthy or Justin Fields?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Fields for 1.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.1 for J.J. McCarthy.
Who has the better matchup, J.J. McCarthy or Justin Fields?
J.J. McCarthy hosts GB (hard) and Justin Fields hosts DEN (hard). J.J. McCarthy 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.