Start Jared Goff 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.
QBJared GoffDET · QB16
QBTyler ShoughNO · QB6Who to start
Slight leanJared Goff- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.7 vs 14.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.7 vs 15.9 pts/game).
Jared Goff and Tyler Shough are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jared Goff hosts NO (hard matchup) and Tyler Shough travels to DET (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jared Goff for 14.7 PPR points to Tyler Shough's 14.4.
Start Jared Goff on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goff | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.7 | 14.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.7 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.4 | 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 Jared Goff vs Tyler Shough comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jared Goff or Tyler Shough in Week 1?
Start Jared Goff in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.7 PPR points to Tyler Shough's 14.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jared Goff or Tyler Shough?
Our Clutch Score projects Jared Goff for 14.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.4 for Tyler Shough.
Who has the better matchup, Jared Goff or Tyler Shough?
Jared Goff hosts NO (hard) and Tyler Shough plays at DET (hard). Tyler Shough 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.