Start Courtland Sutton or Josh Downs?
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
WRJosh DownsIND · WR44Who to start
Slight leanJosh Downs- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.8 vs 9.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Courtland Sutton and Josh Downs are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Courtland Sutton travels to KC (medium matchup) and Josh Downs hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Downs for 9.8 PPR points to Courtland Sutton's 9.4.
Start Josh Downs on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sutton | Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.3 | 10.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.9 | 8.5 |
| Snap share | 86% | 58% |
| 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 Josh Downs comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Courtland Sutton or Josh Downs in Week 1?
Start Josh Downs in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 9.8 PPR points to Courtland Sutton's 9.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Courtland Sutton or Josh Downs?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Downs for 9.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.4 for Courtland Sutton.
Who has the better matchup, Courtland Sutton or Josh Downs?
Courtland Sutton plays at KC (medium) and Josh Downs hosts BAL (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.