Start Darius Slayton or DeMario Douglas?
Week 5 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.
WRDarius SlaytonQIND · WR92
WRDeMario DouglasNE · WR87Who to start
Strong startDeMario Douglas- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.2 vs 0.6 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Darius Slayton and DeMario Douglas are a Week 5 start/sit call at wide receiver. Darius Slayton travels to PIT (medium matchup) and DeMario Douglas hosts LV (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeMario Douglas for 7.2 PPR points to Darius Slayton's 0.6.
Start DeMario Douglas on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Slayton | Douglas |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 5) | 0.6 | 7.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 0.8 | 6.6 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 4.3 |
| Snap share | - | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 5 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Darius Slayton vs DeMario Douglas comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Darius Slayton or DeMario Douglas in Week 5?
Start DeMario Douglas in Week 5, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.2 PPR points to Darius Slayton's 0.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Darius Slayton or DeMario Douglas?
Our Clutch Score projects DeMario Douglas for 7.2 PPR points in Week 5, compared with 0.6 for Darius Slayton.
Who has the better matchup, Darius Slayton or DeMario Douglas?
Darius Slayton plays at PIT (medium) and DeMario Douglas hosts LV (hard). Darius Slayton draws the more favorable matchup in Week 5.
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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.