Start Deshaun Watson or Michael Penix Jr.?

Week 7 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 · QB32

12.8Clutch · Wk 7@ TEN

QBMichael Penix Jr.ATL · QB31

16.0Clutch · Wk 7vs SF

Who to start

Clear start

Michael Penix Jr.

Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.0 vs 12.8 projected points.
In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Stronger baseline projection (15.3 vs 14.2 projected points).

Deshaun Watson and Michael Penix Jr. are a Week 7 start/sit call at quarterback. Deshaun Watson travels to TEN (hard matchup) and Michael Penix Jr. hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Michael Penix Jr. for 16.0 PPR points to Deshaun Watson's 12.8.

Start Michael Penix Jr. on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

Stat	Watson	Jr.
Clutch Score (Wk 7)	12.8	16.0
Baseline proj (week)	14.2	15.3
Points / game (season)	15.7	17.1
Snap share	100%	99%
Red-zone touches	6	1

Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Deshaun Watson vs Michael Penix Jr. comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Deshaun Watson or Michael Penix Jr. in Week 7?

Start Michael Penix Jr. in Week 7, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.0 PPR points to Deshaun Watson's 12.8.

Who is projected to score more this week, Deshaun Watson or Michael Penix Jr.?

Our Clutch Score projects Michael Penix Jr. for 16.0 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 12.8 for Deshaun Watson.

Who has the better matchup, Deshaun Watson or Michael Penix Jr.?

Deshaun Watson plays at TEN (hard) and Michael Penix Jr. hosts SF (medium). Michael Penix Jr. draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.

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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.