Start Davis Mills or Tyrod Taylor?
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
QBTyrod TaylorGB · QB42Who to start
Slight leanTyrod Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.7 vs 0.6 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Davis Mills and Tyrod Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Davis Mills hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Tyrod Taylor travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyrod Taylor for 0.7 PPR points to Davis Mills's 0.6.
Start Tyrod Taylor on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mills | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.6 | 10.8 |
| Snap share | 25% | 31% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 3 |
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 Tyrod Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davis Mills or Tyrod Taylor in Week 1?
Start Tyrod Taylor in Week 1, on 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 Tyrod Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyrod Taylor for 0.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.6 for Davis Mills.
Who has the better matchup, Davis Mills or Tyrod Taylor?
Davis Mills hosts BUF (hard) and Tyrod Taylor plays at MIN (hard). Davis Mills 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.