Start Davis Mills or Riley Leonard?
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
QBRiley LeonardIND · QB48Who to start
Slight leanRiley Leonard- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.7 vs 0.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Davis Mills and Riley Leonard are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Davis Mills hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Riley Leonard hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Riley Leonard for 0.7 PPR points to Davis Mills's 0.6.
Start Riley Leonard on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mills | Leonard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.6 | 6.4 |
| Snap share | 25% | 10% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
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 Riley Leonard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davis Mills or Riley Leonard in Week 1?
Start Riley Leonard in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. 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 Riley Leonard?
Our Clutch Score projects Riley Leonard for 0.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.6 for Davis Mills.
Who has the better matchup, Davis Mills or Riley Leonard?
Davis Mills hosts BUF (hard) and Riley Leonard hosts BAL (medium). Riley Leonard 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.