Start Caleb Williams 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.
QBCaleb WilliamsCHI · QB1
QBCam WardTEN · QB25Who to start
Clear startCaleb Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.5 vs 13.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.6 vs 13.4 pts/game).
Caleb Williams and Cam Ward are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Caleb Williams travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 15.5 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Start Caleb Williams on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 13.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.6 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 37.3 | 11.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Caleb Williams vs Cam Ward comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Caleb Williams or Cam Ward in Week 1?
Start Caleb Williams in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.5 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Caleb Williams or Cam Ward?
Our Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 15.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.4 for Cam Ward.
Who has the better matchup, Caleb Williams or Cam Ward?
Caleb Williams plays at CAR (hard) and Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium). Cam Ward 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.