Start Alec Pierce or DK Metcalf?
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
WRDK MetcalfPIT · WR25Who to start
Strong startDK Metcalf- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.2 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
Alec Pierce and DK Metcalf are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Alec Pierce hosts BAL (medium matchup) and DK Metcalf hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects DK Metcalf for 11.2 PPR points to Alec Pierce's 0.3.
Start DK Metcalf on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pierce | Metcalf |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 11.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.5 | 10.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.2 | 12.5 |
| Snap share | 87% | 87% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 14 |
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 DK Metcalf comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Alec Pierce or DK Metcalf in Week 1?
Start DK Metcalf in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 11.2 PPR points to Alec Pierce's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Alec Pierce or DK Metcalf?
Our Clutch Score projects DK Metcalf for 11.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Alec Pierce.
Who has the better matchup, Alec Pierce or DK Metcalf?
Alec Pierce hosts BAL (medium) and DK Metcalf hosts ATL (medium). Alec Pierce 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.