Start Jameis Winston or Mac Jones?
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.
QBJameis WinstonNYG · QB44
QBMac JonesSF · QB31Who to start
Slight leanMac Jones- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.5 vs 0.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (1.6 vs 0.8 pts/game).
Jameis Winston and Mac Jones are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jameis Winston hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Mac Jones travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mac Jones for 1.5 PPR points to Jameis Winston's 0.9.
Start Mac Jones on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Winston | Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.1 | 12.4 |
| Snap share | 39% | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jameis Winston vs Mac Jones comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jameis Winston or Mac Jones in Week 1?
Start Mac Jones in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.5 PPR points to Jameis Winston's 0.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jameis Winston or Mac Jones?
Our Clutch Score projects Mac Jones for 1.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.9 for Jameis Winston.
Who has the better matchup, Jameis Winston or Mac Jones?
Jameis Winston hosts DAL (easy) and Mac Jones plays at LAR (medium). Jameis Winston 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.