Start Lamar Jackson 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.

QBLamar JacksonBAL · QB20

20.4Clutch · Wk 1@ IND

QBMalik WillisMIA · QB44

15.8Clutch · Wk 1@ LV

Who to start

Strong start

Lamar Jackson

Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.4 vs 15.8 projected points.
Better matchup (at IND, Medium).
Stronger baseline projection (19.2 vs 15.9 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Jackson	Willis
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	20.4	15.8
Baseline proj / game	19.2	15.9
Points / game (season)	17.1	12.8
Snap share	92%	10%
Red-zone touches	12	4

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

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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.