Start Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa?
Week 7 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.
QBMichael Penix Jr.ATL · QB31
QBTua TagovailoaATL · QB34Who to start
Strong startMichael Penix Jr.- Tua Tagovailoa is not projected to play this week, so Michael Penix Jr. is the only one who can score.
Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa are a Week 7 start/sit call at quarterback. Michael Penix Jr. hosts SF (medium matchup) and Tua Tagovailoa is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Michael Penix Jr. for 16.0 PPR points to Tua Tagovailoa's 0.0.
Start Michael Penix Jr. on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jr. | Tagovailoa |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 15.3 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 17.1 | 0.4 |
| Snap share | 99% | 1% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Michael Penix Jr. vs Tua Tagovailoa comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa in Week 7?
Start Michael Penix Jr. in Week 7, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.0 PPR points to Tua Tagovailoa's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa?
Our Clutch Score projects Michael Penix Jr. for 16.0 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 0.0 for Tua Tagovailoa.
Who has the better matchup, Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa?
Michael Penix Jr. hosts SF (medium) and Tua Tagovailoa hosts SF (medium). Michael Penix Jr. draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.