Start Kyler Murray 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.
QBKyler MurrayOMIN · QB33
QBTrevor LawrenceJAX · QB5Who to start
Strong startTrevor Lawrence- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.9 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CLE, Medium).
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Kyler Murray and Trevor Lawrence are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard matchup) and Trevor Lawrence hosts CLE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 19.9 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Start Trevor Lawrence on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Murray | Lawrence |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 19.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.7 | 17.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 0.6 | 26.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
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 Trevor Lawrence comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kyler Murray or Trevor Lawrence in Week 1?
Start Trevor Lawrence in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.9 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kyler Murray or Trevor Lawrence?
Our Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 19.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Kyler Murray.
Who has the better matchup, Kyler Murray or Trevor Lawrence?
Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard) and Trevor Lawrence hosts CLE (medium). Trevor Lawrence 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.