Start Jacoby Brissett or Sam Darnold?
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
QBSam DarnoldOSEA · QB34Who to start
Strong startJacoby Brissett- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.4 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Jacoby Brissett and Sam Darnold are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jacoby Brissett travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jacoby Brissett for 8.4 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Start Jacoby Brissett on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brissett | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.4 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.4 | 15.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.5 | 0.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 10% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jacoby Brissett or Sam Darnold in Week 1?
Start Jacoby Brissett in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 8.4 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jacoby Brissett or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Jacoby Brissett for 8.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Jacoby Brissett or Sam Darnold?
Jacoby Brissett plays at LAC (hard) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard). Jacoby Brissett 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.