Start Kyler Murray or Lamar Jackson?

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.

QBKyler MurrayMIN · QB38

14.3Clutch · Wk 1vs GB

QBLamar JacksonBAL · QB20

20.4Clutch · Wk 1@ IND

Who to start

Strong start

Lamar Jackson

Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.4 vs 14.3 projected points.
Better matchup (at IND, Medium).
Stronger baseline projection (19.2 vs 15.6 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Murray	Jackson
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	14.3	20.4
Baseline proj / game	15.6	19.2
Points / game (season)	16.2	17.1
Snap share	99%	92%
Red-zone touches	3	12

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

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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.