Start Cedric Tillman or Luke McCaffrey?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.5 vs 0.4 projected points.
Cedric Tillman and Luke McCaffrey are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Cedric Tillman travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Luke McCaffrey travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Luke McCaffrey for 0.5 PPR points to Cedric Tillman's 0.4.
Start Luke McCaffrey on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tillman | McCaffrey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.6 | 5.7 |
| Snap share | 62% | 31% |
| 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 Cedric Tillman vs Luke McCaffrey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cedric Tillman or Luke McCaffrey in Week 1?
Start Luke McCaffrey in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.5 PPR points to Cedric Tillman's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cedric Tillman or Luke McCaffrey?
Our Clutch Score projects Luke McCaffrey for 0.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Cedric Tillman.
Who has the better matchup, Cedric Tillman or Luke McCaffrey?
Cedric Tillman plays at JAX (medium) and Luke McCaffrey plays at PHI (hard). Cedric Tillman 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.