Start Joe Flacco or Marcus Mariota?
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
QBMarcus MariotaWAS · QB32Who to start
Clear startJoe Flacco- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.9 vs 0.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (1.7 vs 0.8 pts/game).
Joe Flacco and Marcus Mariota are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Joe Flacco hosts TB (easy matchup) and Marcus Mariota travels to PHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Flacco for 1.9 PPR points to Marcus Mariota's 0.8.
Start Joe Flacco on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Flacco | Mariota |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Snap share | 62% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 7 |
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 Marcus Mariota comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joe Flacco or Marcus Mariota in Week 1?
Start Joe Flacco in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.9 PPR points to Marcus Mariota's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joe Flacco or Marcus Mariota?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Flacco for 1.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.8 for Marcus Mariota.
Who has the better matchup, Joe Flacco or Marcus Mariota?
Joe Flacco hosts TB (easy) and Marcus Mariota plays at PHI (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.