Start Alec Pierce or Courtland Sutton?
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.
WRAlec PiercePUPIND · WR27
WRCourtland SuttonDEN · WR13Who to start
Strong startCourtland Sutton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at KC, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
Alec Pierce and Courtland Sutton are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Alec Pierce hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Courtland Sutton travels to KC (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Courtland Sutton for 10.9 PPR points to Alec Pierce's 0.3.
Start Courtland Sutton on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pierce | Sutton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.2 | 12.9 |
| Snap share | 87% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 17 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Alec Pierce vs Courtland Sutton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Alec Pierce or Courtland Sutton in Week 1?
Start Courtland Sutton in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Alec Pierce's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Alec Pierce or Courtland Sutton?
Our Clutch Score projects Courtland Sutton for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Alec Pierce.
Who has the better matchup, Alec Pierce or Courtland Sutton?
Alec Pierce hosts BAL (medium) and Courtland Sutton plays at KC (easy). Courtland Sutton 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.