Start Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels?
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
QBJayden DanielsWAS · QB13Who to start
Strong startJayden Daniels- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.5 vs 15.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PHI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.2 vs 17.6 pts/game).
Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Caleb Williams travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Jayden Daniels travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 15.5.
Start Jayden Daniels on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Daniels |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 20.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.6 | 18.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 37.3 | 17.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
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 Jayden Daniels comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels in Week 1?
Start Jayden Daniels in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.5 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 15.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels?
Our Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.5 for Caleb Williams.
Who has the better matchup, Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels?
Caleb Williams plays at CAR (hard) and Jayden Daniels plays at PHI (easy). Jayden Daniels 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.