Start Jared Goff or Matthew Stafford?
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
QBMatthew StaffordLAR · QB30Who to start
Clear startMatthew Stafford- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.2 vs 14.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Medium).
Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jared Goff hosts NO (hard matchup) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 16.2 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.
Start Matthew Stafford on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goff | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.7 | 16.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.7 | 16.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.4 | 5.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 84% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
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 Matthew Stafford comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jared Goff or Matthew Stafford in Week 1?
Start Matthew Stafford in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 16.2 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jared Goff or Matthew Stafford?
Our Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 16.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.7 for Jared Goff.
Who has the better matchup, Jared Goff or Matthew Stafford?
Jared Goff hosts NO (hard) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium). Matthew Stafford 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.