Start Jacoby Brissett or Tyler Shough?
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
QBTyler ShoughNO · QB6Who to start
Strong startTyler Shough- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.4 vs 8.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.9 vs 9.4 pts/game).
Jacoby Brissett and Tyler Shough are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jacoby Brissett travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Tyler Shough travels to DET (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyler Shough for 14.4 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.
Start Tyler Shough on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brissett | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.4 | 14.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.4 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.5 | 25.2 |
| 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 Tyler Shough comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jacoby Brissett or Tyler Shough in Week 1?
Start Tyler Shough in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.4 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jacoby Brissett or Tyler Shough?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyler Shough for 14.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for Jacoby Brissett.
Who has the better matchup, Jacoby Brissett or Tyler Shough?
Jacoby Brissett plays at LAC (hard) and Tyler Shough plays at DET (hard). Tyler Shough draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.