Start Jalen Hurts or Patrick Mahomes?
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
QBPatrick MahomesKC · QB14Who to start
Strong startJalen Hurts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 23.2 vs 14.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Patrick Mahomes hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 23.2 PPR points to Patrick Mahomes's 14.8.
Start Jalen Hurts on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Mahomes |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 23.2 | 14.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 16.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.7 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 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 Patrick Mahomes comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Patrick Mahomes 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 23.2 PPR points to Patrick Mahomes's 14.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Patrick Mahomes?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 23.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.8 for Patrick Mahomes.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Patrick Mahomes?
Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (easy) and Patrick Mahomes hosts DEN (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.