Start Kirk Cousins 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.
QBKirk CousinsLV · QB35
QBMac JonesSF · QB31Who to start
Clear startKirk Cousins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.7 vs 1.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs MIA, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (2.3 vs 1.6 pts/game).
Kirk Cousins and Mac Jones are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Kirk Cousins hosts MIA (easy matchup) and Mac Jones travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kirk Cousins for 2.7 PPR points to Mac Jones's 1.5.
Start Kirk Cousins on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Cousins | Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.9 | 12.4 |
| Snap share | 46% | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kirk Cousins vs Mac Jones comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kirk Cousins or Mac Jones in Week 1?
Start Kirk Cousins in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.7 PPR points to Mac Jones's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kirk Cousins or Mac Jones?
Our Clutch Score projects Kirk Cousins for 2.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Mac Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Kirk Cousins or Mac Jones?
Kirk Cousins hosts MIA (easy) and Mac Jones plays at LAR (medium). Kirk Cousins 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.