Start Christian Kirk or Darius Slayton?
Week 5 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 KirkIRSF · WR119
WRDarius SlaytonQIND · WR92Who to start
Slight leanDarius Slayton- Christian Kirk is not projected to play this week, so Darius Slayton is the only one who can score.
Christian Kirk and Darius Slayton are a Week 5 start/sit call at wide receiver. Christian Kirk is not projected to play and Darius Slayton travels to PIT (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Darius Slayton for 0.6 PPR points to Christian Kirk's 0.0.
Start Darius Slayton on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kirk | Slayton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 5) | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 0.8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 5 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 5?
Start Darius Slayton in Week 5, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.6 PPR points to Christian Kirk's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian Kirk or Darius Slayton?
Our Clutch Score projects Darius Slayton for 0.6 PPR points in Week 5, compared with 0.0 for Christian Kirk.
Who has the better matchup, Christian Kirk or Darius Slayton?
Christian Kirk plays at SEA (hard) and Darius Slayton plays at PIT (medium). Darius Slayton draws the more favorable matchup in Week 5.
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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.