Start Jared Goff or Sam Darnold?
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
QBSam DarnoldOSEA · QB34Who to start
Strong startJared Goff- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.7 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Jared Goff and Sam Darnold are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jared Goff hosts NO (hard matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jared Goff for 14.7 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Start Jared Goff on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goff | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.7 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.7 | 15.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.4 | 0.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 10% |
| 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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jared Goff or Sam Darnold in Week 1?
Start Jared Goff in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.7 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jared Goff or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Jared Goff for 14.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Jared Goff or Sam Darnold?
Jared Goff hosts NO (hard) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (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.