Start Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota?
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 · QB45
QBMarcus MariotaWAS · QB32Who to start
Slight leanJameis Winston- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.9 vs 0.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jameis Winston hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Marcus Mariota travels to PHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jameis Winston for 0.9 PPR points to Marcus Mariota's 0.8.
Start Jameis Winston on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Winston | Mariota |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.1 | 12.0 |
| Snap share | 39% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 7 |
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 Marcus Mariota comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota in Week 1?
Start Jameis Winston in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 0.9 PPR points to Marcus Mariota's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota?
Our Clutch Score projects Jameis Winston for 0.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.8 for Marcus Mariota.
Who has the better matchup, Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota?
Jameis Winston hosts DAL (easy) and Marcus Mariota plays at PHI (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.