Start Jalen Hurts or Trevor Lawrence?
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
QBTrevor LawrenceJAX · QB5Who to start
Slight leanTrevor Lawrence- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.9 vs 19.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CLE, Medium).
Jalen Hurts and Trevor Lawrence are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Trevor Lawrence hosts CLE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 19.9 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 19.3.
Start Trevor Lawrence on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Lawrence |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 19.3 | 19.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 17.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.7 | 26.1 |
| 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 Trevor Lawrence comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Trevor Lawrence in Week 1?
Start Trevor Lawrence in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 19.9 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 19.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Trevor Lawrence?
Our Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 19.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 19.3 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Trevor Lawrence?
Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium) and Trevor Lawrence hosts CLE (medium). Trevor Lawrence 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.