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 · QB16

7.5Clutch · Wk 1@ LAC

QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB13

13.6Clutch · Wk 1vs NE

Who to start

Strong start

Sam Darnold

Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.6 vs 7.5 projected points.
In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Stronger baseline projection (15.5 vs 9.4 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Brissett	Darnold
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	7.5	13.6
Baseline proj / game	9.4	15.5
Points / game (season)	16.8	14.7
Snap share	70%	96%
Red-zone touches	5	6

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.

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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.