Start Caleb Williams or Malik Willis?
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
QBMalik WillisMIA · QB12Who to start
Clear startMalik Willis- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 15.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Easy).
Caleb Williams and Malik Willis are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Caleb Williams travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Malik Willis travels to LV (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 15.5.
Start Malik Willis on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.6 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 37.3 | 17.7 |
| 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 Malik Willis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Caleb Williams or Malik Willis in Week 1?
Start Malik Willis in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 15.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Caleb Williams or Malik Willis?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.5 for Caleb Williams.
Who has the better matchup, Caleb Williams or Malik Willis?
Caleb Williams plays at CAR (hard) and Malik Willis plays at LV (easy). Malik Willis 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.