Start C.J. Stroud or Cam Ward?

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.

QBC.J. StroudHOU · QB21

12.3Clutch · Wk 1vs BUF

QBCam WardTEN · QB22

13.5Clutch · Wk 1vs NYJ

Who to start

Clear start

Cam Ward

Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.5 vs 12.3 projected points.
Better matchup (vs NYJ, Medium).

This week, side by side

Stat	Stroud	Ward
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	12.3	13.5
Baseline proj / game	14.0	13.4
Points / game (season)	15.5	11.4
Snap share	93%	100%
Red-zone touches	8	10

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long C.J. Stroud vs Cam Ward comparison.

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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.