Start Malik Willis or Trevor Lawrence?
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
QBTrevor LawrenceJAX · QB8Who to start
Strong startTrevor Lawrence- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.8 vs 15.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.8 vs 15.9 pts/game).
Malik Willis and Trevor Lawrence are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Malik Willis travels to LV (easy matchup) and Trevor Lawrence hosts CLE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 18.8 PPR points to Malik Willis's 15.3.
Start Trevor Lawrence on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Willis | Lawrence |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.3 | 18.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.9 | 17.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.7 | 26.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| 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 Trevor Lawrence comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Malik Willis or Trevor Lawrence in Week 1?
Start Trevor Lawrence in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.8 PPR points to Malik Willis's 15.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Malik Willis or Trevor Lawrence?
Our Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 18.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.3 for Malik Willis.
Who has the better matchup, Malik Willis or Trevor Lawrence?
Malik Willis plays at LV (easy) and Trevor Lawrence hosts CLE (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.