Start Jalen Hurts or Sam Darnold?
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
QBSam DarnoldOSEA · QB34Who to start
Strong startJalen Hurts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.3 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Jalen Hurts and Sam Darnold are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Start Jalen Hurts on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 19.3 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 15.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.7 | 0.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 10% |
| 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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Sam Darnold 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 19.3 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Sam Darnold?
Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (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.