Start Lamar Jackson or Tyler Shough?
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 · QB7
QBTyler ShoughNO · QB6Who to start
Strong startLamar Jackson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 22.1 vs 14.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (19.2 vs 15.9 pts/game).
Lamar Jackson and Tyler Shough are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Lamar Jackson travels to IND (easy matchup) and Tyler Shough travels to DET (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 22.1 PPR points to Tyler Shough's 14.4.
Start Lamar Jackson on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jackson | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 22.1 | 14.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 19.2 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 25.0 | 25.2 |
| 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 Lamar Jackson vs Tyler Shough comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Lamar Jackson or Tyler Shough in Week 1?
Start Lamar Jackson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 22.1 PPR points to Tyler Shough's 14.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Lamar Jackson or Tyler Shough?
Our Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 22.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.4 for Tyler Shough.
Who has the better matchup, Lamar Jackson or Tyler Shough?
Lamar Jackson plays at IND (easy) and Tyler Shough plays at DET (hard). Lamar Jackson 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.