Start Jordan Love 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
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 14.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Easy).
Jordan Love and Malik Willis are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jordan Love travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Malik Willis travels to LV (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points to Jordan Love's 14.4.
Start Malik Willis on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Love | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.4 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.4 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.5 | 17.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jordan Love vs Malik Willis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jordan Love 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 Jordan Love's 14.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jordan Love or Malik Willis?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.4 for Jordan Love.
Who has the better matchup, Jordan Love or Malik Willis?
Jordan Love plays at MIN (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.