Start Jared Goff 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 14.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Easy).
Jared Goff and Malik Willis are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jared Goff hosts NO (hard matchup) and Malik Willis travels to LV (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.
Start Malik Willis on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goff | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.7 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.7 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.4 | 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 Jared Goff vs Malik Willis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jared Goff or Malik Willis in Week 1?
Start Malik Willis in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jared Goff or Malik Willis?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.7 for Jared Goff.
Who has the better matchup, Jared Goff or Malik Willis?
Jared Goff hosts NO (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.