Start Chris Godwin or Courtland Sutton?
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: 10.9 vs 9.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (at KC, Easy).
Chris Godwin and Courtland Sutton are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Chris Godwin travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Courtland Sutton travels to KC (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Courtland Sutton for 10.9 PPR points to Chris Godwin's 9.0.
Start Courtland Sutton on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Godwin | Sutton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.0 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.2 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.2 | 12.9 |
| Snap share | 71% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 17 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chris Godwin vs Courtland Sutton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chris Godwin or Courtland Sutton in Week 1?
Start Courtland Sutton in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Chris Godwin's 9.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chris Godwin or Courtland Sutton?
Our Clutch Score projects Courtland Sutton for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.0 for Chris Godwin.
Who has the better matchup, Chris Godwin or Courtland Sutton?
Chris Godwin plays at CIN (hard) and Courtland Sutton plays at KC (easy). Courtland Sutton 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.