Start Davante Adams or George Pickens?
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
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.5 vs 12.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 11.3 pts/game).
Davante Adams and George Pickens are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Davante Adams hosts SF (easy matchup) and George Pickens travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Start George Pickens on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Adams | Pickens |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.5 | 15.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.3 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 54% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Davante Adams vs George Pickens comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davante Adams or George Pickens in Week 1?
Start George Pickens in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.5 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davante Adams or George Pickens?
Our Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.5 for Davante Adams.
Who has the better matchup, Davante Adams or George Pickens?
Davante Adams hosts SF (easy) and George Pickens plays at NYG (easy). Davante Adams draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.