Start Jalen Hurts or Kyler Murray?
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
QBKyler MurrayOMIN · QB16Who to start
Strong startJalen Hurts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 23.2 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 23.2 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.5.
Start Jalen Hurts on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 23.2 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.7 | 0.6 |
| 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 Kyler Murray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Kyler Murray in Week 1?
Start Jalen Hurts in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 23.2 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Kyler Murray?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 23.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Kyler Murray.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Kyler Murray?
Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard). 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.