Start Cooper Kupp or Jaylin Noel?
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
WRJaylin NoelHOU · WR88Who to start
Slight leanCooper Kupp- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.5 vs 4.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Cooper Kupp and Jaylin Noel are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Cooper Kupp hosts NE (hard matchup) and Jaylin Noel hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cooper Kupp for 4.5 PPR points to Jaylin Noel's 4.2.
Start Cooper Kupp on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kupp | Noel |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.3 | 4.0 |
| Snap share | 76% | 27% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 5 |
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 Jaylin Noel comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cooper Kupp or Jaylin Noel in Week 1?
Start Cooper Kupp in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 4.5 PPR points to Jaylin Noel's 4.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cooper Kupp or Jaylin Noel?
Our Clutch Score projects Cooper Kupp for 4.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.2 for Jaylin Noel.
Who has the better matchup, Cooper Kupp or Jaylin Noel?
Cooper Kupp hosts NE (hard) and Jaylin Noel hosts BUF (hard). Cooper Kupp 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.