Start Justin Fields 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.
QBJustin FieldsKC · QB28
QBMac JonesSF · QB31Who to start
Slight leanJustin Fields- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.8 vs 1.5 projected points.
Justin Fields and Mac Jones are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Justin Fields hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Mac Jones travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Fields for 1.8 PPR points to Mac Jones's 1.5.
Start Justin Fields on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Fields | Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.0 | 12.4 |
| Snap share | 74% | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Justin Fields vs Mac Jones comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Justin Fields or Mac Jones in Week 1?
Start Justin Fields in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.8 PPR points to Mac Jones's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Justin Fields or Mac Jones?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Fields for 1.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Mac Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Justin Fields or Mac Jones?
Justin Fields hosts DEN (hard) and Mac Jones plays at LAR (medium). Mac Jones 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.