Start Jared Goff or Justin Herbert?
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
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB21Who to start
Strong startJustin Herbert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.8 vs 14.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (17.4 vs 16.7 pts/game).
Jared Goff and Justin Herbert are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jared Goff hosts NO (hard matchup) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 19.8 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.
Start Justin Herbert on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goff | Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.7 | 19.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.7 | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.4 | 14.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 3 |
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 Justin Herbert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jared Goff or Justin Herbert in Week 1?
Start Justin Herbert in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.8 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jared Goff or Justin Herbert?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 19.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.7 for Jared Goff.
Who has the better matchup, Jared Goff or Justin Herbert?
Jared Goff hosts NO (hard) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy). Justin Herbert 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.