Start Joe Burrow 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.
QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB19
QBKyler MurrayOMIN · QB33Who to start
Strong startJoe Burrow- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.7 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Joe Burrow and Kyler Murray are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy matchup) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Start Joe Burrow on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Burrow | Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 20.7 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.0 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.2 | 0.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 0 |
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 Kyler Murray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joe Burrow or Kyler Murray in Week 1?
Start Joe Burrow in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.7 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joe Burrow or Kyler Murray?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Kyler Murray.
Who has the better matchup, Joe Burrow or Kyler Murray?
Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (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.