Start Jacoby Brissett or Malik Willis?
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.
QBJacoby BrissettARI · QB14
QBMalik WillisMIA · QB12Who to start
Strong startMalik Willis- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 8.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (15.9 vs 9.4 pts/game).
Jacoby Brissett and Malik Willis are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jacoby Brissett travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Malik Willis travels to LV (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.
Start Malik Willis on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brissett | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.4 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.4 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.5 | 17.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jacoby Brissett vs Malik Willis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jacoby Brissett or Malik Willis in Week 1?
Start Malik Willis in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jacoby Brissett or Malik Willis?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for Jacoby Brissett.
Who has the better matchup, Jacoby Brissett or Malik Willis?
Jacoby Brissett plays at LAC (hard) and Malik Willis plays at LV (easy). Malik Willis 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.