Start Mitchell Trubisky or Quinn Ewers?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.8 vs 0.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CLE, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Mitchell Trubisky and Quinn Ewers are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Mitchell Trubisky hosts NYJ (medium matchup) and Quinn Ewers hosts CLE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Quinn Ewers for 0.8 PPR points to Mitchell Trubisky's 0.6.
Start Quinn Ewers on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Trubisky | Ewers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.8 | 9.1 |
| Snap share | 2% | 73% |
| 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 Mitchell Trubisky vs Quinn Ewers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mitchell Trubisky or Quinn Ewers in Week 1?
Start Quinn Ewers in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 0.8 PPR points to Mitchell Trubisky's 0.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mitchell Trubisky or Quinn Ewers?
Our Clutch Score projects Quinn Ewers for 0.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.6 for Mitchell Trubisky.
Who has the better matchup, Mitchell Trubisky or Quinn Ewers?
Mitchell Trubisky hosts NYJ (medium) and Quinn Ewers hosts CLE (medium). Quinn Ewers 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.