Start Amon-Ra St. Brown or George Pickens?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.5 vs 15.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
Amon-Ra St. Brown and George Pickens are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Amon-Ra St. Brown hosts NO (hard matchup) and George Pickens travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points to Amon-Ra St. Brown's 15.3.
Start George Pickens on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Pickens |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.3 | 15.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.5 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.7 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Amon-Ra St. Brown vs George Pickens comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or George Pickens in Week 1?
Start George Pickens in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.5 PPR points to Amon-Ra St. Brown's 15.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Amon-Ra St. Brown or George Pickens?
Our Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.3 for Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Who has the better matchup, Amon-Ra St. Brown or George Pickens?
Amon-Ra St. Brown hosts NO (hard) and George Pickens plays at NYG (easy). George Pickens 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.