Start Jaxson Dart or Joe Burrow?
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.
QBJaxson DartNYG · QB4
QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB19Who to start
Slight leanJoe Burrow- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.7 vs 20.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.0 vs 17.4 pts/game).
Jaxson Dart and Joe Burrow are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points to Jaxson Dart's 20.1.
Start Joe Burrow on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Dart | Burrow |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.4 | 18.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 26.6 | 15.2 |
| 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 Jaxson Dart vs Joe Burrow comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaxson Dart or Joe Burrow in Week 1?
Start Joe Burrow in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.7 PPR points to Jaxson Dart's 20.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaxson Dart or Joe Burrow?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 20.1 for Jaxson Dart.
Who has the better matchup, Jaxson Dart or Joe Burrow?
Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy) and Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy). Jaxson Dart 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.