Start Joe Burrow 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.
QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB19
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB21Who to start
Slight leanJoe Burrow- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.7 vs 19.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.0 vs 17.4 pts/game).
Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy matchup) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 19.8.
Start Joe Burrow on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Burrow | Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 20.7 | 19.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.0 | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.2 | 14.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 3 |
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 Justin Herbert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joe Burrow or Justin Herbert in Week 1?
Start Joe Burrow in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.7 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 19.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joe Burrow or Justin Herbert?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 19.8 for Justin Herbert.
Who has the better matchup, Joe Burrow or Justin Herbert?
Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy). 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.