Start Jacoby Brissett or Justin Herbert?
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.
QBJacoby BrissettARI · QB14
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB21Who to start
Strong startJustin Herbert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.8 vs 8.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (17.4 vs 9.4 pts/game).
Jacoby Brissett and Justin Herbert are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jacoby Brissett travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 19.8 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.
Start Justin Herbert on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brissett | Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.4 | 19.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.4 | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.5 | 14.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jacoby Brissett vs Justin Herbert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jacoby Brissett or Justin Herbert in Week 1?
Start Justin Herbert in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.8 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jacoby Brissett or Justin Herbert?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 19.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for Jacoby Brissett.
Who has the better matchup, Jacoby Brissett or Justin Herbert?
Jacoby Brissett plays at LAC (hard) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy). Justin Herbert 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.