Start Caleb Williams or Kyler Murray?
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
QBKyler MurrayOMIN · QB33Who to start
Strong startCaleb Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.5 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Caleb Williams and Kyler Murray are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Caleb Williams travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 15.5 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Start Caleb Williams on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 37.3 | 0.6 |
| 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 Kyler Murray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Caleb Williams or Kyler Murray in Week 1?
Start Caleb Williams in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.5 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Caleb Williams or Kyler Murray?
Our Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 15.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Kyler Murray.
Who has the better matchup, Caleb Williams or Kyler Murray?
Caleb Williams plays at CAR (hard) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (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.