Start Jayden Daniels or Justin Herbert?
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.
QBJayden DanielsWAS · QB13
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB21Who to start
Slight leanJayden Daniels- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.5 vs 19.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.2 vs 17.4 pts/game).
Jayden Daniels and Justin Herbert are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jayden Daniels travels to PHI (easy matchup) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 19.8.
Start Jayden Daniels on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Daniels | Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 20.5 | 19.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.2 | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.7 | 14.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jayden Daniels vs Justin Herbert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jayden Daniels or Justin Herbert in Week 1?
Start Jayden Daniels in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.5 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 19.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jayden Daniels or Justin Herbert?
Our Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 19.8 for Justin Herbert.
Who has the better matchup, Jayden Daniels or Justin Herbert?
Jayden Daniels plays at PHI (easy) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy). Justin Herbert 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.