Start Bryce Lance 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.6 vs 2.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.6 vs 2.3 pts/game).
Bryce Lance and Kendrick Bourne are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Bryce Lance travels to DET (medium matchup) and Kendrick Bourne travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kendrick Bourne for 3.6 PPR points to Bryce Lance's 2.2.
Start Kendrick Bourne on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Lance | Bourne |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.2 | 3.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.3 | 4.6 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 5.8 |
| Snap share | - | 57% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bryce Lance vs Kendrick Bourne comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bryce Lance or Kendrick Bourne in Week 1?
Start Kendrick Bourne in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.6 PPR points to Bryce Lance's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bryce Lance or Kendrick Bourne?
Our Clutch Score projects Kendrick Bourne for 3.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Bryce Lance.
Who has the better matchup, Bryce Lance or Kendrick Bourne?
Bryce Lance plays at DET (medium) and Kendrick Bourne plays at LAC (hard). Bryce Lance draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.