Start Calvin Austin or Ricky Pearsall?
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
WRRicky PearsallIRSF · WR71Who to start
Slight leanRicky Pearsall- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.3 vs 0.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.8 vs 6.2 pts/game).
Calvin Austin and Ricky Pearsall are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Calvin Austin hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Ricky Pearsall travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ricky Pearsall for 0.3 PPR points to Calvin Austin's 0.2.
Start Ricky Pearsall on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Austin | Pearsall |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 6.2 | 9.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.2 | 9.8 |
| Snap share | 53% | 70% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 4 |
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 Ricky Pearsall comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Calvin Austin or Ricky Pearsall in Week 1?
Start Ricky Pearsall in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.3 PPR points to Calvin Austin's 0.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Calvin Austin or Ricky Pearsall?
Our Clutch Score projects Ricky Pearsall for 0.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.2 for Calvin Austin.
Who has the better matchup, Calvin Austin or Ricky Pearsall?
Calvin Austin hosts DAL (easy) and Ricky Pearsall plays at LAR (easy). 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.