Start Kyler Murray 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.
QBKyler MurrayOMIN · QB33
QBMalik WillisMIA · QB12Who to start
Strong startMalik Willis- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Kyler Murray and Malik Willis are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard matchup) and Malik Willis travels to LV (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Start Malik Willis on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Murray | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.7 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 0.6 | 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 Kyler Murray vs Malik Willis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kyler Murray or Malik Willis in Week 1?
Start Malik Willis in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kyler Murray or Malik Willis?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Kyler Murray.
Who has the better matchup, Kyler Murray or Malik Willis?
Kyler Murray hosts GB (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.