Start Calvin Austin or Luke McCaffrey?
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.
WRCalvin AustinNYG · WR72
WRLuke McCaffreyWAS · WR102Who to start
Clear startCalvin Austin- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.9 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (2.6 vs 0.5 pts/game).
Calvin Austin and Luke McCaffrey are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Calvin Austin hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Luke McCaffrey travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Calvin Austin for 2.9 PPR points to Luke McCaffrey's 0.5.
Start Calvin Austin on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Austin | McCaffrey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.9 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.6 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.2 | 5.7 |
| Snap share | 53% | 31% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Calvin Austin vs Luke McCaffrey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Calvin Austin or Luke McCaffrey in Week 1?
Start Calvin Austin in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.9 PPR points to Luke McCaffrey's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Calvin Austin or Luke McCaffrey?
Our Clutch Score projects Calvin Austin for 2.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Luke McCaffrey.
Who has the better matchup, Calvin Austin or Luke McCaffrey?
Calvin Austin hosts DAL (easy) and Luke McCaffrey plays at PHI (hard). Calvin Austin 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.