Start Jalen Hurts or Jaxson Dart?
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 · QB8
QBJaxson DartNYG · QB4Who to start
Slight leanJaxson Dart- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.1 vs 19.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
Jalen Hurts and Jaxson Dart are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaxson Dart for 20.1 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 19.3.
Start Jaxson Dart on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Dart |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 19.3 | 20.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.7 | 26.6 |
| 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 Jaxson Dart comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Jaxson Dart in Week 1?
Start Jaxson Dart in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 20.1 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 19.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Jaxson Dart?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaxson Dart for 20.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 19.3 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Jaxson Dart?
Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium) and Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy). Jaxson Dart 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.