Start Brandon Aiyuk or Kendrick Bourne?
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
WRKendrick BourneARI · WR90Who to start
Slight leanKendrick Bourne- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.6 vs 2.7 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs DNR.
Brandon Aiyuk and Kendrick Bourne are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Brandon Aiyuk travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Kendrick Bourne travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kendrick Bourne for 3.6 PPR points to Brandon Aiyuk's 2.7.
Start Kendrick Bourne on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Aiyuk | Bourne |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.7 | 3.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.9 | 4.6 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 15.5 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 1 |
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 Kendrick Bourne comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Kendrick Bourne in Week 1?
Start Kendrick Bourne in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.6 PPR points to Brandon Aiyuk's 2.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brandon Aiyuk or Kendrick Bourne?
Our Clutch Score projects Kendrick Bourne for 3.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.7 for Brandon Aiyuk.
Who has the better matchup, Brandon Aiyuk or Kendrick Bourne?
Brandon Aiyuk plays at LAR (easy) and Kendrick Bourne plays at LAC (hard). 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.