Start Jalen Hurts or Matthew Stafford?
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
QBMatthew StaffordLAR · QB17Who to start
Strong startJalen Hurts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 23.2 vs 18.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 16.5 pts/game).
Jalen Hurts and Matthew Stafford are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 23.2 PPR points to Matthew Stafford's 18.7.
Start Jalen Hurts on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 23.2 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 16.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.7 | 5.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 84% |
| 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 Matthew Stafford comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Matthew Stafford in Week 1?
Start Jalen Hurts in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 23.2 PPR points to Matthew Stafford's 18.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Matthew Stafford?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 23.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.7 for Matthew Stafford.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Matthew Stafford?
Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium). 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.