Start Christian Watson or DJ Moore?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.3 vs 10.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at HOU, Easy).
Christian Watson and DJ Moore are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Christian Watson travels to MIN (hard matchup) and DJ Moore travels to HOU (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects DJ Moore for 11.3 PPR points to Christian Watson's 10.7.
Start DJ Moore on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Watson | Moore |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.7 | 11.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.2 | 10.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 32.7 | 21.0 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Christian Watson vs DJ Moore comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Christian Watson or DJ Moore in Week 1?
Start DJ Moore in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 11.3 PPR points to Christian Watson's 10.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian Watson or DJ Moore?
Our Clutch Score projects DJ Moore for 11.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.7 for Christian Watson.
Who has the better matchup, Christian Watson or DJ Moore?
Christian Watson plays at MIN (hard) and DJ Moore plays at HOU (easy). DJ Moore 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.