Start Joe Burrow or Jordan Love?
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.
QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB19
QBJordan LoveGB · QB10Who to start
Strong startJoe Burrow- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.7 vs 14.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.0 vs 16.4 pts/game).
Joe Burrow and Jordan Love are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy matchup) and Jordan Love travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points to Jordan Love's 14.4.
Start Joe Burrow on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Burrow | Love |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 20.7 | 14.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.0 | 16.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.2 | 20.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Joe Burrow vs Jordan Love comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joe Burrow or Jordan Love in Week 1?
Start Joe Burrow in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.7 PPR points to Jordan Love's 14.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joe Burrow or Jordan Love?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.4 for Jordan Love.
Who has the better matchup, Joe Burrow or Jordan Love?
Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy) and Jordan Love plays at MIN (hard). Joe Burrow 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.