Start Christian Watson or Terry McLaurin?
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: 10.5 vs 10.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Christian Watson and Terry McLaurin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Christian Watson travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Terry McLaurin travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Christian Watson for 10.5 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 10.3.
Start Christian Watson on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Watson | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.2 | 12.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 32.7 | 3.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
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 Terry McLaurin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Christian Watson or Terry McLaurin in Week 1?
Start Christian Watson in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 10.5 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 10.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian Watson or Terry McLaurin?
Our Clutch Score projects Christian Watson for 10.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.3 for Terry McLaurin.
Who has the better matchup, Christian Watson or Terry McLaurin?
Christian Watson plays at MIN (hard) and Terry McLaurin plays at PHI (hard). Terry McLaurin draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.