Start Marcus Mariota or Taylen Green?
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.
QBMarcus MariotaWAS · QB32
QBTaylen GreenCLEWho to start
Slight leanTaylen Green- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.6 vs 0.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at JAX, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (1.8 vs 0.8 pts/game).
Marcus Mariota and Taylen Green are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Marcus Mariota travels to PHI (medium matchup) and Taylen Green travels to JAX (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Taylen Green for 1.6 PPR points to Marcus Mariota's 0.7.
Start Taylen Green on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mariota | Green |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.0 | - |
| Snap share | 54% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Marcus Mariota vs Taylen Green comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Marcus Mariota or Taylen Green in Week 1?
Start Taylen Green in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.6 PPR points to Marcus Mariota's 0.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Marcus Mariota or Taylen Green?
Our Clutch Score projects Taylen Green for 1.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.7 for Marcus Mariota.
Who has the better matchup, Marcus Mariota or Taylen Green?
Marcus Mariota plays at PHI (medium) and Taylen Green plays at JAX (medium). Taylen Green 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.