Start Jalen Hurts or Joe Burrow?
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
QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB6Who to start
Slight leanJalen Hurts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 23.2 vs 23.2 projected points.
Jalen Hurts and Joe Burrow are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 23.2 PPR points to Joe Burrow's 23.2.
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This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Burrow |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 23.2 | 23.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 18.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.7 | 15.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 3 |
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 Joe Burrow comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Joe Burrow in Week 1?
Start Jalen Hurts in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 23.2 PPR points to Joe Burrow's 23.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Joe Burrow?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 23.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 23.2 for Joe Burrow.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Joe Burrow?
Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy) and Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy). 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.