Start Jayden Daniels 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.
QBJayden DanielsWAS · QB13
QBMalik WillisMIA · QB12Who to start
Clear startJayden Daniels- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.5 vs 18.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.2 vs 15.9 pts/game).
Jayden Daniels and Malik Willis are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jayden Daniels travels to PHI (easy matchup) and Malik Willis travels to LV (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points to Malik Willis's 18.0.
Start Jayden Daniels on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Daniels | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 20.5 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.2 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.7 | 17.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jayden Daniels vs Malik Willis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jayden Daniels or Malik Willis in Week 1?
Start Jayden Daniels in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.5 PPR points to Malik Willis's 18.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jayden Daniels or Malik Willis?
Our Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.0 for Malik Willis.
Who has the better matchup, Jayden Daniels or Malik Willis?
Jayden Daniels plays at PHI (easy) and Malik Willis plays at LV (easy). Jayden Daniels 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.