Start Calvin Ridley or Malachi Fields?
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 RidleyTEN · WR109
WRMalachi FieldsNYGWho to start
Strong startMalachi Fields- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.2 vs 3.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Calvin Ridley and Malachi Fields are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Calvin Ridley hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Malachi Fields hosts DAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malachi Fields for 7.2 PPR points to Calvin Ridley's 3.7.
Start Malachi Fields on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ridley | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.7 | 7.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | - |
| Snap share | 58% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | - |
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 Malachi Fields comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Calvin Ridley or Malachi Fields in Week 1?
Start Malachi Fields in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.2 PPR points to Calvin Ridley's 3.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Calvin Ridley or Malachi Fields?
Our Clutch Score projects Malachi Fields for 7.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.7 for Calvin Ridley.
Who has the better matchup, Calvin Ridley or Malachi Fields?
Calvin Ridley hosts NYJ (hard) and Malachi Fields hosts DAL (easy). Malachi Fields 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.