Start Christian Kirk or Darius Slayton?
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.
WRChristian KirkQSF · WR96
WRDarius SlaytonNYG · WR61Who to start
Strong startDarius Slayton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.9 vs 2.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Christian Kirk and Darius Slayton are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Christian Kirk travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Darius Slayton hosts DAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Darius Slayton for 5.9 PPR points to Christian Kirk's 2.2.
Start Darius Slayton on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kirk | Slayton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.2 | 5.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.2 | 5.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.5 | 7.1 |
| Snap share | 48% | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Christian Kirk vs Darius Slayton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Christian Kirk or Darius Slayton in Week 1?
Start Darius Slayton in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.9 PPR points to Christian Kirk's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian Kirk or Darius Slayton?
Our Clutch Score projects Darius Slayton for 5.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Christian Kirk.
Who has the better matchup, Christian Kirk or Darius Slayton?
Christian Kirk plays at LAR (easy) and Darius Slayton hosts DAL (easy). Darius Slayton 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.