Start Malik Willis or Sam Darnold?
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
QBSam DarnoldOSEA · QB34Who to start
Strong startMalik Willis- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Malik Willis and Sam Darnold are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Malik Willis travels to LV (easy matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Start Malik Willis on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Willis | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.0 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.9 | 15.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.7 | 0.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 10% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Malik Willis or Sam Darnold in Week 1?
Start Malik Willis in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Malik Willis or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Malik Willis or Sam Darnold?
Malik Willis plays at LV (easy) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (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.