Start Malik Willis or Matthew Stafford?
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.
QBMalik WillisMIA · QB12
QBMatthew StaffordLAR · QB30Who to start
Clear startMalik Willis- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 16.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Easy).
Malik Willis and Matthew Stafford are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Malik Willis travels to LV (easy matchup) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points to Matthew Stafford's 16.2.
Start Malik Willis on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Willis | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.0 | 16.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.9 | 16.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.7 | 5.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 84% |
| 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 Malik Willis vs Matthew Stafford comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Malik Willis or Matthew Stafford in Week 1?
Start Malik Willis in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Matthew Stafford's 16.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Malik Willis or Matthew Stafford?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 16.2 for Matthew Stafford.
Who has the better matchup, Malik Willis or Matthew Stafford?
Malik Willis plays at LV (easy) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium). 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.