Start Joe Flacco or Justin Fields?
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 FlaccoCIN · QB27
QBJustin FieldsKC · QB28Who to start
Slight leanJoe Flacco- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.9 vs 1.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
Joe Flacco and Justin Fields are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Joe Flacco hosts TB (easy matchup) and Justin Fields hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Flacco for 1.9 PPR points to Justin Fields's 1.8.
Start Joe Flacco on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Flacco | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.1 | 16.0 |
| Snap share | 62% | 74% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 12 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Joe Flacco vs Justin Fields comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joe Flacco or Justin Fields in Week 1?
Start Joe Flacco in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 1.9 PPR points to Justin Fields's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joe Flacco or Justin Fields?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Flacco for 1.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.8 for Justin Fields.
Who has the better matchup, Joe Flacco or Justin Fields?
Joe Flacco hosts TB (easy) and Justin Fields hosts DEN (hard). Joe Flacco 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.