Start Jaxson Dart or Jayden Daniels?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.5 vs 20.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.2 vs 17.4 pts/game).
Jaxson Dart and Jayden Daniels are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Jayden Daniels travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points to Jaxson Dart's 20.1.
Start Jayden Daniels on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Dart | Daniels |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 20.1 | 20.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.4 | 18.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 26.6 | 17.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaxson Dart vs Jayden Daniels comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaxson Dart or Jayden Daniels in Week 1?
Start Jayden Daniels in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.5 PPR points to Jaxson Dart's 20.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaxson Dart or Jayden Daniels?
Our Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 20.1 for Jaxson Dart.
Who has the better matchup, Jaxson Dart or Jayden Daniels?
Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy) and Jayden Daniels plays at PHI (easy). Jaxson Dart draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.