Start Jared Goff or Kyler Murray?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.7 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Jared Goff and Kyler Murray are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jared Goff hosts NO (hard matchup) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jared Goff for 14.7 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Start Jared Goff on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goff | Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.7 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.4 | 0.6 |
| 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 Jared Goff vs Kyler Murray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jared Goff or Kyler Murray in Week 1?
Start Jared Goff in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 14.7 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jared Goff or Kyler Murray?
Our Clutch Score projects Jared Goff for 14.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Kyler Murray.
Who has the better matchup, Jared Goff or Kyler Murray?
Jared Goff hosts NO (hard) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard). Jared Goff 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.