Start Darnell Mooney or Dontayvion Wicks?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.5 vs 4.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.1 vs 3.4 pts/game).
Darnell Mooney and Dontayvion Wicks are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Darnell Mooney hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Dontayvion Wicks hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dontayvion Wicks for 4.5 PPR points to Darnell Mooney's 4.0.
Start Dontayvion Wicks on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mooney | Wicks |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Snap share | 82% | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Darnell Mooney vs Dontayvion Wicks comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Darnell Mooney or Dontayvion Wicks in Week 1?
Start Dontayvion Wicks in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.5 PPR points to Darnell Mooney's 4.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Darnell Mooney or Dontayvion Wicks?
Our Clutch Score projects Dontayvion Wicks for 4.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.0 for Darnell Mooney.
Who has the better matchup, Darnell Mooney or Dontayvion Wicks?
Darnell Mooney hosts DAL (easy) and Dontayvion Wicks hosts WAS (easy). Darnell Mooney 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.