Start Riley Leonard or Tyler Huntley?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.9 vs 0.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Riley Leonard and Tyler Huntley are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Riley Leonard hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Tyler Huntley travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyler Huntley for 0.9 PPR points to Riley Leonard's 0.7.
Start Tyler Huntley on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Leonard | Huntley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.4 | 8.0 |
| Snap share | 10% | 26% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 7 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Riley Leonard vs Tyler Huntley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Riley Leonard or Tyler Huntley in Week 1?
Start Tyler Huntley in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 0.9 PPR points to Riley Leonard's 0.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Riley Leonard or Tyler Huntley?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyler Huntley for 0.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.7 for Riley Leonard.
Who has the better matchup, Riley Leonard or Tyler Huntley?
Riley Leonard hosts BAL (medium) and Tyler Huntley plays at IND (easy). Tyler Huntley 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.