Start Jalen Hurts or Justin Herbert?
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
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB21Who to start
Slight leanJustin Herbert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.8 vs 19.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Jalen Hurts and Justin Herbert are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 19.8 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 19.3.
Start Justin Herbert on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 19.3 | 19.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.7 | 14.3 |
| 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 Justin Herbert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Justin Herbert in Week 1?
Start Justin Herbert in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 19.8 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 19.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Justin Herbert?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 19.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 19.3 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Justin Herbert?
Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy). Justin Herbert 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.