Start Aaron Rodgers or Tyler Shough?
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
QBTyler ShoughNO · QB26Who to start
Strong startTyler Shough- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (15.9 vs 10.4 pts/game).
Aaron Rodgers and Tyler Shough are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Tyler Shough travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyler Shough for 17.2 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Start Tyler Shough on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 17.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.6 | 14.9 |
| Snap share | 95% | 51% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 13 |
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 Tyler Shough comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Tyler Shough in Week 1?
Start Tyler Shough in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.2 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Tyler Shough?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyler Shough for 17.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Tyler Shough?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Tyler Shough plays at DET (easy). Tyler Shough 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.