Start Calvin Austin or Malachi Corley?
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 AustinIRNYG · WR73
WRMalachi CorleyCLE · WR121Who to start
Slight leanMalachi Corley- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.4 vs 0.2 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Calvin Austin and Malachi Corley are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Calvin Austin hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Malachi Corley travels to JAX (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malachi Corley for 0.4 PPR points to Calvin Austin's 0.2.
Start Malachi Corley on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Austin | Corley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 6.2 | 0.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.2 | 2.4 |
| Snap share | 53% | 23% |
| 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 Malachi Corley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Calvin Austin or Malachi Corley in Week 1?
Start Malachi Corley in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.4 PPR points to Calvin Austin's 0.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Calvin Austin or Malachi Corley?
Our Clutch Score projects Malachi Corley for 0.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.2 for Calvin Austin.
Who has the better matchup, Calvin Austin or Malachi Corley?
Calvin Austin hosts DAL (easy) and Malachi Corley plays at JAX (medium). 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.