Start Joe Burrow or Matthew Stafford?
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
QBMatthew StaffordLAR · QB30Who to start
Strong startJoe Burrow- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.7 vs 16.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.0 vs 16.5 pts/game).
Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy matchup) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points to Matthew Stafford's 16.2.
Start Joe Burrow on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Burrow | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 20.7 | 16.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.0 | 16.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.2 | 5.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 84% |
| 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 Matthew Stafford comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joe Burrow or Matthew Stafford 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 Matthew Stafford's 16.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joe Burrow or Matthew Stafford?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 16.2 for Matthew Stafford.
Who has the better matchup, Joe Burrow or Matthew Stafford?
Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium). 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.