Start Joe Flacco or Ty Simpson?
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.
QBJoe FlaccoCIN · QB27
QBTy SimpsonOLARWho to start
Clear startJoe Flacco- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.2 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Joe Flacco and Ty Simpson are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Joe Flacco hosts TB (easy matchup) and Ty Simpson hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Flacco for 2.2 PPR points to Ty Simpson's 0.0.
Start Joe Flacco on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Flacco | Simpson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.1 | - |
| Snap share | 62% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Joe Flacco vs Ty Simpson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joe Flacco or Ty Simpson in Week 1?
Start Joe Flacco in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Ty Simpson's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joe Flacco or Ty Simpson?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Flacco for 2.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Ty Simpson.
Who has the better matchup, Joe Flacco or Ty Simpson?
Joe Flacco hosts TB (easy) and Ty Simpson hosts SF (medium). Joe Flacco 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.