Start Cam Ward 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.
QBCam WardTEN · QB25
QBTyler ShoughNO · QB20Who to start
Clear startTyler Shough- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.0 vs 11.6 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.9 vs 13.4 pts/game).
Cam Ward and Tyler Shough are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium matchup) and Tyler Shough travels to DET (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyler Shough for 14.0 PPR points to Cam Ward's 11.6.
Start Tyler Shough on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ward | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.6 | 14.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.4 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.7 | 25.2 |
| 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 Tyler Shough comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cam Ward or Tyler Shough in Week 1?
Start Tyler Shough in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.0 PPR points to Cam Ward's 11.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cam Ward or Tyler Shough?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyler Shough for 14.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.6 for Cam Ward.
Who has the better matchup, Cam Ward or Tyler Shough?
Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium) and Tyler Shough plays at DET (medium). Cam Ward 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.