Start Justin Herbert or Trevor Lawrence?
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
QBTrevor LawrenceJAX · QB5Who to start
Slight leanTrevor Lawrence- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.9 vs 19.8 projected points.
Justin Herbert and Trevor Lawrence are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Trevor Lawrence hosts CLE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 19.9 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 19.8.
Start Trevor Lawrence on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Herbert | Lawrence |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 19.8 | 19.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.4 | 17.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.3 | 26.1 |
| 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 Trevor Lawrence comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Justin Herbert or Trevor Lawrence in Week 1?
Start Trevor Lawrence in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.9 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 19.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Justin Herbert or Trevor Lawrence?
Our Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 19.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 19.8 for Justin Herbert.
Who has the better matchup, Justin Herbert or Trevor Lawrence?
Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy) and Trevor Lawrence hosts CLE (medium). 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.