Start Sam Darnold 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.

QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB13

13.6Clutch · Wk 1vs NE

QBTyler ShoughNO · QB26

18.1Clutch · Wk 1@ DET

Who to start

Strong start

Tyler Shough

Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.1 vs 13.6 projected points.
Better matchup (at DET, Easy).

This week, side by side

Stat	Darnold	Shough
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	13.6	18.1
Baseline proj / game	15.5	15.9
Points / game (season)	14.7	14.9
Snap share	96%	51%
Red-zone touches	6	13

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Sam Darnold vs Tyler Shough comparison.

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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.