Start Malik Willis 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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 14.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Easy).
Malik Willis and Tyler Shough are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Malik Willis travels to LV (easy matchup) and Tyler Shough travels to DET (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points to Tyler Shough's 14.4.
Start Malik Willis on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Willis | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.0 | 14.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.7 | 25.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| 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 Tyler Shough comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Malik Willis or Tyler Shough in Week 1?
Start Malik Willis in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Tyler Shough's 14.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Malik Willis or Tyler Shough?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Willis for 18.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.4 for Tyler Shough.
Who has the better matchup, Malik Willis or Tyler Shough?
Malik Willis plays at LV (easy) and Tyler Shough plays at DET (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.