Start Darnell Mooney or Troy Franklin?
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.
WRDarnell MooneyNYG · WR78
WRTroy FranklinDEN · WR31Who to start
Clear startDarnell Mooney- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 3.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Darnell Mooney and Troy Franklin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Darnell Mooney hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Troy Franklin travels to KC (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Darnell Mooney for 5.0 PPR points to Troy Franklin's 3.6.
Start Darnell Mooney on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mooney | Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.0 | 3.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.5 | 10.4 |
| Snap share | 82% | 60% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 18 |
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 Troy Franklin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Darnell Mooney or Troy Franklin in Week 1?
Start Darnell Mooney in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Troy Franklin's 3.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Darnell Mooney or Troy Franklin?
Our Clutch Score projects Darnell Mooney for 5.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.6 for Troy Franklin.
Who has the better matchup, Darnell Mooney or Troy Franklin?
Darnell Mooney hosts DAL (easy) and Troy Franklin plays at KC (medium). 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.