Start Christian Kirk or Tory Horton?
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
WRTory HortonSEA · WR91Who to start
Clear startTory Horton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.9 vs 2.2 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Christian Kirk and Tory Horton are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Christian Kirk travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Tory Horton hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tory Horton for 4.9 PPR points to Christian Kirk's 2.2.
Start Tory Horton on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kirk | Horton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.2 | 4.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.2 | 5.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.5 | 8.1 |
| Snap share | 48% | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 4 |
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 Tory Horton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Christian Kirk or Tory Horton in Week 1?
Start Tory Horton in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.9 PPR points to Christian Kirk's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian Kirk or Tory Horton?
Our Clutch Score projects Tory Horton for 4.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Christian Kirk.
Who has the better matchup, Christian Kirk or Tory Horton?
Christian Kirk plays at LAR (easy) and Tory Horton hosts NE (hard). Christian Kirk 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.