Start Jalen Hurts or Jared Goff?
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.
QBJalen HurtsPHI · QB4
QBJared GoffDET · QB15Who to start
Strong startJalen Hurts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 23.2 vs 16.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 16.7 pts/game).
Jalen Hurts and Jared Goff are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Jared Goff hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 23.2 PPR points to Jared Goff's 16.4.
Start Jalen Hurts on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Goff |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 23.2 | 16.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.7 | 16.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| 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 Jalen Hurts vs Jared Goff comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Jared Goff in Week 1?
Start Jalen Hurts in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 23.2 PPR points to Jared Goff's 16.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Jared Goff?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 23.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 16.4 for Jared Goff.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Jared Goff?
Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy) and Jared Goff hosts NO (hard). Jalen Hurts 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.