Start Malik Willis or Patrick Mahomes?
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 · QB21
QBPatrick MahomesKC · QB14Who to start
Slight leanMalik Willis- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.3 vs 14.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Easy).
Malik Willis and Patrick Mahomes are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Malik Willis travels to LV (easy matchup) and Patrick Mahomes hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 15.3 PPR points to Patrick Mahomes's 14.8.
Start Malik Willis on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Willis | Mahomes |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.3 | 14.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.9 | 16.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.7 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 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 Patrick Mahomes comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Malik Willis or Patrick Mahomes in Week 1?
Start Malik Willis in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.3 PPR points to Patrick Mahomes's 14.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Malik Willis or Patrick Mahomes?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 15.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.8 for Patrick Mahomes.
Who has the better matchup, Malik Willis or Patrick Mahomes?
Malik Willis plays at LV (easy) and Patrick Mahomes hosts DEN (hard). 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.