Start Caleb Williams or Jared Goff?
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
QBJared GoffDET · QB16Who to start
Slight leanCaleb Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.5 vs 14.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.6 vs 16.7 pts/game).
Caleb Williams and Jared Goff are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Caleb Williams travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Jared Goff hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 15.5 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.
Start Caleb Williams on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Goff |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 14.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 37.3 | 16.4 |
| 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 Jared Goff comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Caleb Williams or Jared Goff in Week 1?
Start Caleb Williams in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.5 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Caleb Williams or Jared Goff?
Our Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 15.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.7 for Jared Goff.
Who has the better matchup, Caleb Williams or Jared Goff?
Caleb Williams plays at CAR (hard) and Jared Goff hosts NO (hard). Caleb Williams 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.