Start Calvin Ridley or Kayshon Boutte?
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: 5.7 vs 4.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at SEA, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (5.6 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Calvin Ridley and Kayshon Boutte are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Calvin Ridley hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Kayshon Boutte travels to SEA (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kayshon Boutte for 5.7 PPR points to Calvin Ridley's 4.3.
Start Kayshon Boutte on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ridley | Boutte |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.3 | 5.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 5.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 8.9 |
| Snap share | 58% | 68% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 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 Ridley vs Kayshon Boutte comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Calvin Ridley or Kayshon Boutte in Week 1?
Start Kayshon Boutte in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.7 PPR points to Calvin Ridley's 4.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Calvin Ridley or Kayshon Boutte?
Our Clutch Score projects Kayshon Boutte for 5.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.3 for Calvin Ridley.
Who has the better matchup, Calvin Ridley or Kayshon Boutte?
Calvin Ridley hosts NYJ (hard) and Kayshon Boutte plays at SEA (medium). Kayshon Boutte 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.