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 DarnoldOSEA · QB34
QBTyler ShoughNO · QB6Who to start
Strong startTyler Shough- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.4 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Hard).
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Sam Darnold and Tyler Shough are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard matchup) and Tyler Shough travels to DET (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyler Shough for 14.4 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Start Tyler Shough on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Darnold | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 14.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.5 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 0.5 | 25.2 |
| Snap share | 10% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
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.
Frequently asked
Should I start Sam Darnold or Tyler Shough in Week 1?
Start Tyler Shough in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 14.4 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Sam Darnold or Tyler Shough?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyler Shough for 14.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Sam Darnold or Tyler Shough?
Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard) and Tyler Shough plays at DET (hard). Tyler Shough 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.