Start Caleb Williams or Sam Darnold?
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
QBSam DarnoldOSEA · QB34Who 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 Sam Darnold are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Caleb Williams travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 15.5 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Start Caleb Williams on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.6 | 15.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 37.3 | 0.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 10% |
| 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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Caleb Williams or Sam Darnold 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 Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Caleb Williams or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 15.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Caleb Williams or Sam Darnold?
Caleb Williams plays at CAR (hard) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (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.