Start Cooper Kupp or Dontayvion Wicks?
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.
WRCooper KuppSEA · WR51
WRDontayvion WicksPHI · WR80Who to start
Slight leanCooper Kupp- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.6 vs 4.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.1 vs 4.1 pts/game).
Cooper Kupp and Dontayvion Wicks are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Cooper Kupp hosts NE (hard matchup) and Dontayvion Wicks hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cooper Kupp for 4.6 PPR points to Dontayvion Wicks's 4.5.
Start Cooper Kupp on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kupp | Wicks |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.3 | 5.4 |
| Snap share | 76% | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cooper Kupp vs Dontayvion Wicks comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cooper Kupp or Dontayvion Wicks in Week 1?
Start Cooper Kupp in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.6 PPR points to Dontayvion Wicks's 4.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cooper Kupp or Dontayvion Wicks?
Our Clutch Score projects Cooper Kupp for 4.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.5 for Dontayvion Wicks.
Who has the better matchup, Cooper Kupp or Dontayvion Wicks?
Cooper Kupp hosts NE (hard) and Dontayvion Wicks hosts WAS (easy). Dontayvion Wicks 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.