Start Alec Pierce or Jakobi Meyers?
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 PierceQIND · WR28
WRJakobi MeyersQJAX · WR32Who to start
Slight leanAlec Pierce- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.1 vs 8.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
Alec Pierce and Jakobi Meyers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Alec Pierce hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Jakobi Meyers hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Alec Pierce for 9.1 PPR points to Jakobi Meyers's 8.4.
Start Alec Pierce on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pierce | Meyers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.5 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.2 | 11.0 |
| Snap share | 87% | 85% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 15 |
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 Jakobi Meyers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Alec Pierce or Jakobi Meyers in Week 1?
Start Alec Pierce in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.1 PPR points to Jakobi Meyers's 8.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Alec Pierce or Jakobi Meyers?
Our Clutch Score projects Alec Pierce for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for Jakobi Meyers.
Who has the better matchup, Alec Pierce or Jakobi Meyers?
Alec Pierce hosts BAL (medium) and Jakobi Meyers hosts CLE (hard). 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.