Start Darnell Mooney or Ted Hurst?
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: 5.3 vs 5.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.8 vs 4.3 pts/game).
Darnell Mooney and Ted Hurst are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Darnell Mooney hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Ted Hurst travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ted Hurst for 5.3 PPR points to Darnell Mooney's 5.0.
Start Ted Hurst on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mooney | Hurst |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.3 | 5.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.5 | - |
| Snap share | 82% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | - |
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 Ted Hurst comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Darnell Mooney or Ted Hurst in Week 1?
Start Ted Hurst in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.3 PPR points to Darnell Mooney's 5.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Darnell Mooney or Ted Hurst?
Our Clutch Score projects Ted Hurst for 5.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.0 for Darnell Mooney.
Who has the better matchup, Darnell Mooney or Ted Hurst?
Darnell Mooney hosts DAL (easy) and Ted Hurst plays at CIN (hard). 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.