Start Jaxson Dart 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.
QBJaxson DartNYG · QB4
QBSam DarnoldOSEA · QB34Who to start
Strong startJaxson Dart- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.1 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Jaxson Dart and Sam Darnold are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaxson Dart for 20.1 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Start Jaxson Dart on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Dart | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 20.1 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.4 | 15.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 26.6 | 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 Jaxson Dart vs Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaxson Dart or Sam Darnold in Week 1?
Start Jaxson Dart in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.1 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaxson Dart or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaxson Dart for 20.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Jaxson Dart or Sam Darnold?
Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard). 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.