Start CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens?
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: 17.1 vs 15.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.9 vs 14.5 pts/game).
CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. CeeDee Lamb travels to NYG (easy matchup) and George Pickens travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects CeeDee Lamb for 17.1 PPR points to George Pickens's 15.5.
Start CeeDee Lamb on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Lamb | Pickens |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.1 | 15.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.9 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.4 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long CeeDee Lamb vs George Pickens comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens in Week 1?
Start CeeDee Lamb in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.1 PPR points to George Pickens's 15.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens?
Our Clutch Score projects CeeDee Lamb for 17.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.5 for George Pickens.
Who has the better matchup, CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens?
CeeDee Lamb plays at NYG (easy) and George Pickens plays at NYG (easy). CeeDee Lamb 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.