Start Justin Herbert or Kyler Murray?
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 HerbertLAC · QB21
QBKyler MurrayOMIN · QB33Who to start
Strong startJustin Herbert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.8 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Justin Herbert and Kyler Murray are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 19.8 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Start Justin Herbert on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Herbert | Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 19.8 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.4 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.3 | 0.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Justin Herbert vs Kyler Murray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Justin Herbert or Kyler Murray in Week 1?
Start Justin Herbert in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.8 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Justin Herbert or Kyler Murray?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 19.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Kyler Murray.
Who has the better matchup, Justin Herbert or Kyler Murray?
Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard). Justin Herbert 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.