Start J.J. McCarthy or Ty Simpson?
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.
QBJ.J. McCarthyMIN · QB30
QBTy SimpsonOLARWho to start
Slight leanJ.J. McCarthy- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.8 vs 0.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
J.J. McCarthy and Ty Simpson are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. J.J. McCarthy hosts GB (hard matchup) and Ty Simpson hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects J.J. McCarthy for 0.8 PPR points to Ty Simpson's 0.0.
Start J.J. McCarthy on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McCarthy | Simpson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.7 | - |
| Snap share | 94% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long J.J. McCarthy vs Ty Simpson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start J.J. McCarthy or Ty Simpson in Week 1?
Start J.J. McCarthy in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.8 PPR points to Ty Simpson's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, J.J. McCarthy or Ty Simpson?
Our Clutch Score projects J.J. McCarthy for 0.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Ty Simpson.
Who has the better matchup, J.J. McCarthy or Ty Simpson?
J.J. McCarthy hosts GB (hard) and Ty Simpson hosts SF (medium). Ty Simpson 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.