Start Cooper Kupp or Isaac TeSlaa?
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 · WR53
WRIsaac TeSlaaDET · WR80Who to start
Slight leanIsaac TeSlaa- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.3 vs 4.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NO, Hard).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Cooper Kupp and Isaac TeSlaa are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Cooper Kupp hosts NE (hard matchup) and Isaac TeSlaa hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaac TeSlaa for 5.3 PPR points to Cooper Kupp's 4.5.
Start Isaac TeSlaa on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kupp | TeSlaa |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.5 | 5.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.3 | 4.5 |
| Snap share | 76% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 10 |
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 Isaac TeSlaa comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cooper Kupp or Isaac TeSlaa in Week 1?
Start Isaac TeSlaa in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 5.3 PPR points to Cooper Kupp's 4.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cooper Kupp or Isaac TeSlaa?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaac TeSlaa for 5.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.5 for Cooper Kupp.
Who has the better matchup, Cooper Kupp or Isaac TeSlaa?
Cooper Kupp hosts NE (hard) and Isaac TeSlaa hosts NO (hard). Isaac TeSlaa 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.