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 · QB5

15.5Clutch · Wk 1@ CAR

QBCam WardTEN · QB22

13.5Clutch · Wk 1vs NYJ

Who to start

Clear start

Caleb Williams

Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.5 vs 13.5 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (17.6 vs 13.4 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Williams	Ward
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	15.5	13.5
Baseline proj / game	17.6	13.4
Points / game (season)	19.1	11.4
Snap share	99%	100%
Red-zone touches	21	10

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

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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.