Start Deshaun Watson or Tua Tagovailoa?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Tua Tagovailoa is not projected to play this week, so Deshaun Watson is the only one who can score.
Deshaun Watson and Tua Tagovailoa are a Week 7 start/sit call at quarterback. Deshaun Watson travels to TEN (hard matchup) and Tua Tagovailoa is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Deshaun Watson for 12.8 PPR points to Tua Tagovailoa's 0.0.
Start Deshaun Watson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Watson | Tagovailoa |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 14.2 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 15.7 | 0.4 |
| Snap share | 100% | 1% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 0 |
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 Tua Tagovailoa comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deshaun Watson or Tua Tagovailoa in Week 7?
Start Deshaun Watson in Week 7, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.8 PPR points to Tua Tagovailoa's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deshaun Watson or Tua Tagovailoa?
Our Clutch Score projects Deshaun Watson for 12.8 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 0.0 for Tua Tagovailoa.
Who has the better matchup, Deshaun Watson or Tua Tagovailoa?
Deshaun Watson plays at TEN (hard) and Tua Tagovailoa hosts SF (medium). Tua Tagovailoa 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.