Start Cooper Kupp or Elic Ayomanor?
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
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.6 vs 3.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.1 vs 3.3 pts/game).
Cooper Kupp and Elic Ayomanor are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Cooper Kupp hosts NE (hard matchup) and Elic Ayomanor hosts NYJ (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cooper Kupp for 4.6 PPR points to Elic Ayomanor's 3.2.
Start Cooper Kupp on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kupp | Ayomanor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.6 | 3.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.1 | 3.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Snap share | 76% | 79% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 8 |
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 Elic Ayomanor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cooper Kupp or Elic Ayomanor in Week 1?
Start Cooper Kupp in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.6 PPR points to Elic Ayomanor's 3.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cooper Kupp or Elic Ayomanor?
Our Clutch Score projects Cooper Kupp for 4.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.2 for Elic Ayomanor.
Who has the better matchup, Cooper Kupp or Elic Ayomanor?
Cooper Kupp hosts NE (hard) and Elic Ayomanor hosts NYJ (hard). Elic Ayomanor 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.