Start Alec Pierce or Stefon Diggs?
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
WRStefon DiggsWAS · WR17Who to start
Clear startAlec Pierce- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.1 vs 7.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Alec Pierce and Stefon Diggs are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Alec Pierce hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Stefon Diggs travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Alec Pierce for 9.1 PPR points to Stefon Diggs's 7.4.
Start Alec Pierce on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pierce | Diggs |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 7.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.5 | 9.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.2 | 12.4 |
| Snap share | 87% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 12 |
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 Stefon Diggs comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Alec Pierce or Stefon Diggs in Week 1?
Start Alec Pierce in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.1 PPR points to Stefon Diggs's 7.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Alec Pierce or Stefon Diggs?
Our Clutch Score projects Alec Pierce for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.4 for Stefon Diggs.
Who has the better matchup, Alec Pierce or Stefon Diggs?
Alec Pierce hosts BAL (medium) and Stefon Diggs plays at PHI (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.