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Start Caleb Williams or Jacoby Brissett?

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
15.5Clutch · Wk 1@ CAR
QBJacoby BrissettARI · QB14
8.4Clutch · Wk 1@ LAC

Who to start

Strong start
Caleb Williams
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.5 vs 8.4 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (17.6 vs 9.4 pts/game).

Caleb Williams and Jacoby Brissett are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Caleb Williams travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Jacoby Brissett travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 15.5 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.

Start Caleb Williams on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatWilliamsBrissett
Clutch Score (Wk 1)15.58.4
Baseline proj / game17.69.4
Points / game (season)37.316.5
Snap share0%0%
Red-zone touches30

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 Jacoby Brissett comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Caleb Williams or Jacoby Brissett in Week 1?

Start Caleb Williams in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.5 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.

Who is projected to score more this week, Caleb Williams or Jacoby Brissett?

Our Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 15.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for Jacoby Brissett.

Who has the better matchup, Caleb Williams or Jacoby Brissett?

Caleb Williams plays at CAR (hard) and Jacoby Brissett plays at LAC (hard). Jacoby Brissett 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.