Start Jalen Hurts or Jordan Love?
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
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 21.2 vs 14.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jalen Hurts and Jordan Love are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Jordan Love travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 21.2 PPR points to Jordan Love's 14.1.
Start Jalen Hurts on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Love |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 21.2 | 14.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 16.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.7 | 20.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
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 Jordan Love comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Jordan Love in Week 1?
Start Jalen Hurts in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 21.2 PPR points to Jordan Love's 14.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Jordan Love?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 21.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.1 for Jordan Love.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Jordan Love?
Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium) and Jordan Love plays at MIN (hard). Jalen Hurts draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.