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Start Jared Goff or Jaxson Dart?

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.

QBJared GoffDET · QB16
14.7Clutch · Wk 1vs NO
QBJaxson DartNYG · QB4
20.1Clutch · Wk 1vs DAL

Who to start

Strong start
Jaxson Dart
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.1 vs 14.7 projected points.
  • Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
  • Stronger baseline projection (17.4 vs 16.7 pts/game).

Jared Goff and Jaxson Dart are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jared Goff hosts NO (hard matchup) and Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaxson Dart for 20.1 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.

Start Jaxson Dart on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatGoffDart
Clutch Score (Wk 1)14.720.1
Baseline proj / game16.717.4
Points / game (season)16.426.6
Snap share0%0%
Red-zone touches00

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jared Goff vs Jaxson Dart comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Jared Goff or Jaxson Dart in Week 1?

Start Jaxson Dart in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.1 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.

Who is projected to score more this week, Jared Goff or Jaxson Dart?

Our Clutch Score projects Jaxson Dart for 20.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.7 for Jared Goff.

Who has the better matchup, Jared Goff or Jaxson Dart?

Jared Goff hosts NO (hard) and Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy). Jaxson Dart 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.