Start Brandon Aiyuk or Joshua Palmer?
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.
WRBrandon AiyukDNRSF · WR115
WRJoshua PalmerBUF · WR130Who to start
Slight leanBrandon Aiyuk- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.7 vs 2.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (2.9 vs 1.9 pts/game).
Brandon Aiyuk and Joshua Palmer are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Brandon Aiyuk travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Joshua Palmer travels to HOU (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brandon Aiyuk for 2.7 PPR points to Joshua Palmer's 2.0.
Start Brandon Aiyuk on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Aiyuk | Palmer |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.7 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 10.4 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brandon Aiyuk vs Joshua Palmer comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Joshua Palmer in Week 1?
Start Brandon Aiyuk in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.7 PPR points to Joshua Palmer's 2.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brandon Aiyuk or Joshua Palmer?
Our Clutch Score projects Brandon Aiyuk for 2.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.0 for Joshua Palmer.
Who has the better matchup, Brandon Aiyuk or Joshua Palmer?
Brandon Aiyuk plays at LAR (easy) and Joshua Palmer plays at HOU (medium). Brandon Aiyuk 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.