Start Cam Ward or Malik Willis?
Week 8 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 · QB25
QBMalik WillisMIA · QB21Who to start
Slight leanCam Ward- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.8 vs 12.3 projected points.
Cam Ward and Malik Willis are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Cam Ward travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Malik Willis hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cam Ward for 12.8 PPR points to Malik Willis's 12.3.
Start Cam Ward on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ward | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.8 | 12.3 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 14.2 | 13.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.3 | 15.1 |
| Snap share | 100% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 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 8?
Start Cam Ward in Week 8, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.8 PPR points to Malik Willis's 12.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cam Ward or Malik Willis?
Our Clutch Score projects Cam Ward for 12.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.3 for Malik Willis.
Who has the better matchup, Cam Ward or Malik Willis?
Cam Ward plays at CIN (hard) and Malik Willis hosts NE (medium). Malik Willis draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
More start/sit calls
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.