Start Davis Mills or Marcus Mariota?
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.
QBDavis MillsHOU · QB41
QBMarcus MariotaWAS · QB32Who to start
Slight leanMarcus Mariota- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.7 vs 0.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PHI, Medium).
Davis Mills and Marcus Mariota are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Davis Mills hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Marcus Mariota travels to PHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Marcus Mariota for 0.7 PPR points to Davis Mills's 0.6.
Start Marcus Mariota on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mills | Mariota |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Snap share | 25% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 7 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Davis Mills vs Marcus Mariota comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davis Mills or Marcus Mariota in Week 1?
Start Marcus Mariota in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 0.7 PPR points to Davis Mills's 0.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davis Mills or Marcus Mariota?
Our Clutch Score projects Marcus Mariota for 0.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.6 for Davis Mills.
Who has the better matchup, Davis Mills or Marcus Mariota?
Davis Mills hosts BUF (hard) and Marcus Mariota plays at PHI (medium). Marcus Mariota 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.