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 · QB20

20.4Clutch · Wk 1@ IND

QBTyler ShoughNO · QB26

18.1Clutch · Wk 1@ DET

Who to start

Clear start

Lamar Jackson

Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.4 vs 18.1 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (19.2 vs 15.9 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Jackson	Shough
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	20.4	18.1
Baseline proj / game	19.2	15.9
Points / game (season)	17.1	14.9
Snap share	92%	51%
Red-zone touches	12	13

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.

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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.