Start Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins?
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.
QBDeshaun WatsonCLE · QB20
QBKirk CousinsLV · QB17Who to start
Clear startDeshaun Watson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.3 vs 2.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (6.0 vs 2.3 pts/game).
Deshaun Watson and Kirk Cousins are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Deshaun Watson travels to JAX (hard matchup) and Kirk Cousins hosts MIA (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Deshaun Watson for 5.3 PPR points to Kirk Cousins's 2.7.
Start Deshaun Watson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Watson | Cousins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.3 | 2.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 6.0 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.0 | 15.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Deshaun Watson vs Kirk Cousins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins in Week 1?
Start Deshaun Watson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.3 PPR points to Kirk Cousins's 2.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins?
Our Clutch Score projects Deshaun Watson for 5.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.7 for Kirk Cousins.
Who has the better matchup, Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins?
Deshaun Watson plays at JAX (hard) and Kirk Cousins hosts MIA (easy). Kirk Cousins 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.