Start Jameis Winston or Riley Leonard?
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.
QBJameis WinstonNYG · QB45
QBRiley LeonardIND · QB49Who to start
Slight leanJameis Winston- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.9 vs 0.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
Jameis Winston and Riley Leonard are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jameis Winston hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Riley Leonard hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jameis Winston for 0.9 PPR points to Riley Leonard's 0.8.
Start Jameis Winston on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Winston | Leonard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.1 | 6.4 |
| Snap share | 39% | 10% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jameis Winston vs Riley Leonard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jameis Winston or Riley Leonard in Week 1?
Start Jameis Winston in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 0.9 PPR points to Riley Leonard's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jameis Winston or Riley Leonard?
Our Clutch Score projects Jameis Winston for 0.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.8 for Riley Leonard.
Who has the better matchup, Jameis Winston or Riley Leonard?
Jameis Winston hosts DAL (easy) and Riley Leonard hosts BAL (medium). Jameis Winston 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.