Start Aaron Rodgers or Caleb Williams?
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.
QBAaron RodgersPIT · QB18
QBCaleb WilliamsCHI · QB5Who to start
Strong startCaleb Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.4 vs 10.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.6 vs 10.4 pts/game).
Aaron Rodgers and Caleb Williams are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Caleb Williams travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 17.4 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Start Caleb Williams on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 17.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 17.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.6 | 19.1 |
| Snap share | 95% | 99% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 21 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Aaron Rodgers vs Caleb Williams comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Caleb Williams in Week 1?
Start Caleb Williams in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.4 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Caleb Williams?
Our Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 17.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Caleb Williams?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Caleb Williams plays at CAR (hard). Aaron Rodgers 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.