Start Courtland Sutton or DK Metcalf?
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.
WRCourtland SuttonDEN · WR13
WRDK MetcalfPIT · WR25Who to start
Slight leanDK Metcalf- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.2 vs 10.9 projected points.
Courtland Sutton and DK Metcalf are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Courtland Sutton travels to KC (easy matchup) and DK Metcalf hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects DK Metcalf for 11.2 PPR points to Courtland Sutton's 10.9.
Start DK Metcalf on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sutton | Metcalf |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.9 | 11.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.3 | 10.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.9 | 12.5 |
| Snap share | 86% | 87% |
| Red-zone touches | 17 | 14 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Courtland Sutton vs DK Metcalf comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Courtland Sutton or DK Metcalf in Week 1?
Start DK Metcalf in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.2 PPR points to Courtland Sutton's 10.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Courtland Sutton or DK Metcalf?
Our Clutch Score projects DK Metcalf for 11.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.9 for Courtland Sutton.
Who has the better matchup, Courtland Sutton or DK Metcalf?
Courtland Sutton plays at KC (easy) and DK Metcalf hosts ATL (medium). Courtland Sutton 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.