Start Kyler Murray or Matthew Stafford?
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 MurrayOMIN · QB16
QBMatthew StaffordLAR · QB17Who to start
Strong startMatthew Stafford- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Kyler Murray and Matthew Stafford are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard matchup) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 18.7 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.5.
Start Matthew Stafford on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Murray | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.5 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.7 | 16.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 0.6 | 5.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 84% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kyler Murray vs Matthew Stafford comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kyler Murray or Matthew Stafford in Week 1?
Start Matthew Stafford in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 18.7 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kyler Murray or Matthew Stafford?
Our Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Kyler Murray.
Who has the better matchup, Kyler Murray or Matthew Stafford?
Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium). Matthew Stafford 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.