Start Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?
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
QBLamar JacksonBAL · QB2Who to start
Clear startLamar Jackson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 24.7 vs 23.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (19.2 vs 18.3 pts/game).
Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Lamar Jackson travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 24.7 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 23.2.
Start Lamar Jackson on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 23.2 | 24.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 19.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.7 | 25.0 |
| 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 Lamar Jackson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson in Week 1?
Start Lamar Jackson in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 24.7 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 23.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?
Our Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 24.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 23.2 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?
Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy) and Lamar Jackson plays at IND (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.