Start Marcus Mariota or Riley Leonard?
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.
QBMarcus MariotaWAS · QB32
QBRiley LeonardIND · QB49Who to start
Slight leanMarcus Mariota- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.8 vs 0.8 projected points.
Marcus Mariota and Riley Leonard are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Marcus Mariota travels to PHI (medium matchup) and Riley Leonard hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Marcus Mariota for 0.8 PPR points to Riley Leonard's 0.8.
Start Marcus Mariota on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mariota | Leonard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.0 | 6.4 |
| Snap share | 54% | 10% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Marcus Mariota vs Riley Leonard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Marcus Mariota or Riley Leonard in Week 1?
Start Marcus Mariota in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.8 PPR points to Riley Leonard's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Marcus Mariota or Riley Leonard?
Our Clutch Score projects Marcus Mariota for 0.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.8 for Riley Leonard.
Who has the better matchup, Marcus Mariota or Riley Leonard?
Marcus Mariota plays at PHI (medium) and Riley Leonard hosts BAL (medium). Riley Leonard draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.