Start J.J. McCarthy or Mac Jones?
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
QBMac JonesSF · QB31Who to start
Slight leanMac Jones- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.5 vs 1.1 projected points.
J.J. McCarthy and Mac Jones are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. J.J. McCarthy hosts GB (hard matchup) and Mac Jones travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mac Jones for 1.5 PPR points to J.J. McCarthy's 1.1.
Start Mac Jones on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McCarthy | Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.7 | 12.4 |
| Snap share | 94% | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 3 |
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 Mac Jones comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start J.J. McCarthy or Mac Jones in Week 1?
Start Mac Jones in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.5 PPR points to J.J. McCarthy's 1.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, J.J. McCarthy or Mac Jones?
Our Clutch Score projects Mac Jones for 1.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.1 for J.J. McCarthy.
Who has the better matchup, J.J. McCarthy or Mac Jones?
J.J. McCarthy hosts GB (hard) and Mac Jones plays at LAR (medium). Mac 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.