Start Jayden Daniels or Lamar Jackson?
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
QBLamar JacksonBAL · QB7Who to start
Clear startLamar Jackson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 22.1 vs 20.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (19.2 vs 18.2 pts/game).
Jayden Daniels and Lamar Jackson are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jayden Daniels travels to PHI (easy matchup) and Lamar Jackson travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 22.1 PPR points to Jayden Daniels's 20.5.
Start Lamar Jackson on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Daniels | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 20.5 | 22.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.2 | 19.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.7 | 25.0 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
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 Lamar Jackson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jayden Daniels or Lamar Jackson in Week 1?
Start Lamar Jackson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 22.1 PPR points to Jayden Daniels's 20.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jayden Daniels or Lamar Jackson?
Our Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 22.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 20.5 for Jayden Daniels.
Who has the better matchup, Jayden Daniels or Lamar Jackson?
Jayden Daniels plays at PHI (easy) and Lamar Jackson plays at IND (easy). Lamar Jackson 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.