Start Caleb Williams or Matthew Stafford?
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
QBMatthew StaffordLAR · QB30Who to start
Slight leanMatthew Stafford- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.2 vs 15.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Medium).
Caleb Williams and Matthew Stafford are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Caleb Williams travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 16.2 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 15.5.
Start Matthew Stafford on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 16.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.6 | 16.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 37.3 | 5.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 84% |
| 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 Matthew Stafford comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Caleb Williams or Matthew Stafford in Week 1?
Start Matthew Stafford in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 16.2 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 15.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Caleb Williams or Matthew Stafford?
Our Clutch Score projects Matthew Stafford for 16.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.5 for Caleb Williams.
Who has the better matchup, Caleb Williams or Matthew Stafford?
Caleb Williams plays at CAR (hard) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium). Matthew Stafford 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.