Start Jacoby Brissett or Lamar Jackson?
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
QBLamar JacksonBAL · QB7Who to start
Strong startLamar Jackson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 22.1 vs 8.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (19.2 vs 9.4 pts/game).
Jacoby Brissett and Lamar Jackson are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jacoby Brissett travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Lamar Jackson travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 22.1 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.
Start Lamar Jackson on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brissett | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.4 | 22.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.4 | 19.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.5 | 25.0 |
| 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 Jacoby Brissett vs Lamar Jackson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jacoby Brissett or Lamar Jackson in Week 1?
Start Lamar Jackson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 22.1 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jacoby Brissett or Lamar Jackson?
Our Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 22.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for Jacoby Brissett.
Who has the better matchup, Jacoby Brissett or Lamar Jackson?
Jacoby Brissett plays at LAC (hard) and Lamar Jackson plays at IND (easy). Lamar Jackson 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.