Start Calvin Ridley or Omar Cooper?
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
WROmar CooperNYJWho to start
Strong startOmar Cooper- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.7 vs 3.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (7.5 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Calvin Ridley and Omar Cooper are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Calvin Ridley hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Omar Cooper travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Omar Cooper for 7.7 PPR points to Calvin Ridley's 3.7.
Start Omar Cooper on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ridley | Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.7 | 7.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| 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 Omar Cooper comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Calvin Ridley or Omar Cooper in Week 1?
Start Omar Cooper in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.7 PPR points to Calvin Ridley's 3.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Calvin Ridley or Omar Cooper?
Our Clutch Score projects Omar Cooper for 7.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.7 for Calvin Ridley.
Who has the better matchup, Calvin Ridley or Omar Cooper?
Calvin Ridley hosts NYJ (hard) and Omar Cooper plays at TEN (easy). Omar Cooper 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.