Start Joe Flacco or Mac Jones?
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
QBMac JonesSF · QB31Who to start
Slight leanJoe Flacco- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.9 vs 1.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
Joe Flacco and Mac Jones are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Joe Flacco hosts TB (easy matchup) and Mac Jones travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Flacco for 1.9 PPR points to Mac Jones's 1.5.
Start Joe Flacco on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Flacco | Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.1 | 12.4 |
| Snap share | 62% | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 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 Flacco vs Mac Jones comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joe Flacco or Mac Jones in Week 1?
Start Joe Flacco in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 1.9 PPR points to Mac Jones's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joe Flacco or Mac Jones?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Flacco for 1.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Mac Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Joe Flacco or Mac Jones?
Joe Flacco hosts TB (easy) and Mac Jones plays at LAR (medium). 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.