Start Jayden Daniels 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.
QBJayden DanielsWAS · QB13
QBSam DarnoldOSEA · QB34Who 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 Sam Darnold are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jayden Daniels travels to PHI (easy matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points to Sam Darnold'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 | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 20.5 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.2 | 15.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.7 | 0.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 10% |
| 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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jayden Daniels or Sam Darnold 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 Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jayden Daniels or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Jayden Daniels or Sam Darnold?
Jayden Daniels plays at PHI (easy) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (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.