Start Jalen Hurts or Jayden Daniels?
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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.5 vs 19.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PHI, Easy).
Jalen Hurts and Jayden Daniels are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Jayden Daniels travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 19.3.
Start Jayden Daniels on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Daniels |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 19.3 | 20.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 18.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.7 | 17.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
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 Jayden Daniels comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Jayden Daniels in Week 1?
Start Jayden Daniels in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 20.5 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 19.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Jayden Daniels?
Our Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 19.3 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Jayden Daniels?
Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium) and Jayden Daniels plays at PHI (easy). Jayden Daniels 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.