Start Jacoby Brissett or Tua Tagovailoa?
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
QBTua TagovailoaQATL · QB25Who to start
Clear startJacoby Brissett- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.5 vs 5.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Jacoby Brissett and Tua Tagovailoa are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jacoby Brissett travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Tua Tagovailoa travels to PIT (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jacoby Brissett for 7.5 PPR points to Tua Tagovailoa's 5.1.
Start Jacoby Brissett on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brissett | Tagovailoa |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.5 | 5.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.4 | 5.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.8 | 12.5 |
| Snap share | 70% | 96% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 2 |
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 Tua Tagovailoa comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jacoby Brissett or Tua Tagovailoa in Week 1?
Start Jacoby Brissett in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.5 PPR points to Tua Tagovailoa's 5.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jacoby Brissett or Tua Tagovailoa?
Our Clutch Score projects Jacoby Brissett for 7.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.1 for Tua Tagovailoa.
Who has the better matchup, Jacoby Brissett or Tua Tagovailoa?
Jacoby Brissett plays at LAC (hard) and Tua Tagovailoa plays at PIT (easy). Tua Tagovailoa 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.