Start Caleb Williams or Justin Herbert?
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 · QB10
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB13Who to start
Clear startJustin Herbert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.6 vs 18.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Caleb Williams and Justin Herbert are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Caleb Williams travels to CAR (medium matchup) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 20.6 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 18.2.
Start Justin Herbert on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.2 | 20.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.6 | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 37.3 | 14.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 3 |
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 Justin Herbert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Caleb Williams or Justin Herbert in Week 1?
Start Justin Herbert in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 20.6 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 18.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Caleb Williams or Justin Herbert?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 20.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.2 for Caleb Williams.
Who has the better matchup, Caleb Williams or Justin Herbert?
Caleb Williams plays at CAR (medium) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy). Justin Herbert 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.