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Start Jacoby Brissett or Matthew Stafford?

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
8.4Clutch · Wk 1@ LAC
QBMatthew StaffordLAR · QB30
16.2Clutch · Wk 1vs SF

Who to start

Strong start
Matthew Stafford
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.2 vs 8.4 projected points.
  • Better matchup (vs SF, Medium).
  • Stronger baseline projection (16.5 vs 9.4 pts/game).

Jacoby Brissett and Matthew Stafford are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jacoby Brissett travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 16.2 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.

Start Matthew Stafford on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatBrissettStafford
Clutch Score (Wk 1)8.416.2
Baseline proj / game9.416.5
Points / game (season)16.55.1
Snap share0%84%
Red-zone touches01

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 Matthew Stafford comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Jacoby Brissett or Matthew Stafford in Week 1?

Start Matthew Stafford in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.2 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.

Who is projected to score more this week, Jacoby Brissett or Matthew Stafford?

Our Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 16.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for Jacoby Brissett.

Who has the better matchup, Jacoby Brissett or Matthew Stafford?

Jacoby Brissett plays at LAC (hard) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium). Matthew Stafford 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.