Start Jalen Hurts 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.
QBJalen HurtsPHI · QB8
QBMalik WillisMIA · QB12Who to start
Clear startJalen Hurts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.3 vs 18.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 15.9 pts/game).
Jalen Hurts and Malik Willis are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Malik Willis travels to LV (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points to Malik Willis's 18.0.
Start Jalen Hurts on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 19.3 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.7 | 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 Jalen Hurts vs Malik Willis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Malik Willis in Week 1?
Start Jalen Hurts in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.3 PPR points to Malik Willis's 18.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Malik Willis?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.0 for Malik Willis.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Malik Willis?
Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium) 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.