Start Mac Jones or Shedeur Sanders?
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.
QBMac JonesSF · QB31
QBShedeur SandersCLE · QB37Who to start
Strong startShedeur Sanders- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.2 vs 1.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at JAX, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (5.7 vs 1.6 pts/game).
Mac Jones and Shedeur Sanders are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Mac Jones travels to LAR (medium matchup) and Shedeur Sanders travels to JAX (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Shedeur Sanders for 5.2 PPR points to Mac Jones's 1.5.
Start Shedeur Sanders on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jones | Sanders |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.5 | 5.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.6 | 5.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.4 | 11.9 |
| Snap share | 49% | 60% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Mac Jones vs Shedeur Sanders comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mac Jones or Shedeur Sanders in Week 1?
Start Shedeur Sanders in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.2 PPR points to Mac Jones's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mac Jones or Shedeur Sanders?
Our Clutch Score projects Shedeur Sanders for 5.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Mac Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Mac Jones or Shedeur Sanders?
Mac Jones plays at LAR (medium) and Shedeur Sanders plays at JAX (medium). Shedeur Sanders 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.