Start Caleb Williams or Tyler Shough?
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
QBTyler ShoughNO · QB6Who to start
Clear startCaleb Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.5 vs 14.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.6 vs 15.9 pts/game).
Caleb Williams and Tyler Shough are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Caleb Williams travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Tyler Shough travels to DET (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 15.5 PPR points to Tyler Shough's 14.4.
Start Caleb Williams on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 14.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.6 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 37.3 | 25.2 |
| 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 Tyler Shough comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Caleb Williams or Tyler Shough in Week 1?
Start Caleb Williams in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.5 PPR points to Tyler Shough's 14.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Caleb Williams or Tyler Shough?
Our Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 15.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.4 for Tyler Shough.
Who has the better matchup, Caleb Williams or Tyler Shough?
Caleb Williams plays at CAR (hard) and Tyler Shough plays at DET (hard). Tyler Shough 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.