Start Cooper Kupp or Rashod Bateman?
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
WRRashod BatemanBAL · WR98Who to start
Clear startRashod Bateman- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.7 vs 4.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
Cooper Kupp and Rashod Bateman are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Cooper Kupp hosts NE (hard matchup) and Rashod Bateman travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Rashod Bateman for 5.7 PPR points to Cooper Kupp's 4.6.
Start Rashod Bateman on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kupp | Bateman |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.6 | 5.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.3 | 4.3 |
| Snap share | 76% | 69% |
| 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 Rashod Bateman comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cooper Kupp or Rashod Bateman in Week 1?
Start Rashod Bateman in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 5.7 PPR points to Cooper Kupp's 4.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cooper Kupp or Rashod Bateman?
Our Clutch Score projects Rashod Bateman for 5.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.6 for Cooper Kupp.
Who has the better matchup, Cooper Kupp or Rashod Bateman?
Cooper Kupp hosts NE (hard) and Rashod Bateman plays at IND (easy). Rashod Bateman 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.