Start Jordan Love or Sam Darnold?
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.
QBJordan LoveGB · QB10
QBSam DarnoldOSEA · QB34Who to start
Strong startJordan Love- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.4 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Jordan Love and Sam Darnold are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jordan Love travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jordan Love for 14.4 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Start Jordan Love on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Love | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.4 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.4 | 15.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.5 | 0.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 10% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jordan Love vs Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jordan Love or Sam Darnold in Week 1?
Start Jordan Love in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.4 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jordan Love or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Jordan Love for 14.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Jordan Love or Sam Darnold?
Jordan Love plays at MIN (hard) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard). Jordan Love 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.