Start Cam Ward 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.
QBCam WardTEN · QB23
QBMalik WillisMIA · QB19Who to start
Strong startMalik Willis- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.2 vs 12.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (15.9 vs 13.4 pts/game).
Cam Ward and Malik Willis are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium matchup) and Malik Willis travels to LV (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 16.2 PPR points to Cam Ward's 12.2.
Start Malik Willis on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ward | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.2 | 16.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.4 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.7 | 17.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cam Ward vs Malik Willis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cam Ward or Malik Willis in Week 1?
Start Malik Willis in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.2 PPR points to Cam Ward's 12.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cam Ward or Malik Willis?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 16.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.2 for Cam Ward.
Who has the better matchup, Cam Ward or Malik Willis?
Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium) 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.