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Start Darius Slayton or Marvin Mims?

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.

WRDarius SlaytonNYG · WR61
5.9Clutch · Wk 1vs DAL
WRMarvin MimsDEN · WR64
4.4Clutch · Wk 1@ KC

Who to start

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Darius Slayton
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.9 vs 4.4 projected points.
  • Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
  • Stronger baseline projection (5.1 vs 4.1 pts/game).

Darius Slayton and Marvin Mims are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Darius Slayton hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Marvin Mims travels to KC (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Darius Slayton for 5.9 PPR points to Marvin Mims's 4.4.

Start Darius Slayton on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatSlaytonMims
Clutch Score (Wk 1)5.94.4
Baseline proj / game5.14.1
Points / game (season)7.16.2
Snap share81%35%
Red-zone touches64

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Darius Slayton vs Marvin Mims comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Darius Slayton or Marvin Mims in Week 1?

Start Darius Slayton in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.9 PPR points to Marvin Mims's 4.4.

Who is projected to score more this week, Darius Slayton or Marvin Mims?

Our Clutch Score projects Darius Slayton for 5.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Marvin Mims.

Who has the better matchup, Darius Slayton or Marvin Mims?

Darius Slayton hosts DAL (easy) and Marvin Mims plays at KC (easy). Darius Slayton 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.