Start Caleb Williams or Lamar Jackson?
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
QBLamar JacksonBAL · QB7Who to start
Strong startLamar Jackson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 22.1 vs 15.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (19.2 vs 17.6 pts/game).
Caleb Williams and Lamar Jackson are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Caleb Williams travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Lamar Jackson travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 22.1 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 15.5.
Start Lamar Jackson on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 22.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.6 | 19.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 37.3 | 25.0 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 1 |
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 Lamar Jackson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Caleb Williams or Lamar Jackson in Week 1?
Start Lamar Jackson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 22.1 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 15.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Caleb Williams or Lamar Jackson?
Our Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 22.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.5 for Caleb Williams.
Who has the better matchup, Caleb Williams or Lamar Jackson?
Caleb Williams plays at CAR (hard) and Lamar Jackson plays at IND (easy). Lamar Jackson 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.