Start Jayden Daniels or Kyler Murray?
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
QBKyler MurrayOMIN · QB33Who to start
Strong startJayden Daniels- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.5 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PHI, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Jayden Daniels and Kyler Murray are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jayden Daniels travels to PHI (easy matchup) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Start Jayden Daniels on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Daniels | Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 20.5 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.2 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.7 | 0.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
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 Kyler Murray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jayden Daniels or Kyler Murray in Week 1?
Start Jayden Daniels in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.5 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jayden Daniels or Kyler Murray?
Our Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Kyler Murray.
Who has the better matchup, Jayden Daniels or Kyler Murray?
Jayden Daniels plays at PHI (easy) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard). Jayden Daniels 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.