Start Davante Adams or Ladd McConkey?
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.
WRDavante AdamsLAR · WR64
WRLadd McConkeyQLAC · WR12Who to start
Clear startLadd McConkey- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 12.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (13.4 vs 11.3 pts/game).
Davante Adams and Ladd McConkey are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Davante Adams hosts SF (easy matchup) and Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ladd McConkey for 13.9 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Start Ladd McConkey on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Adams | McConkey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.5 | 13.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.3 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 19.2 |
| Snap share | 54% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
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 Ladd McConkey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davante Adams or Ladd McConkey in Week 1?
Start Ladd McConkey in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davante Adams or Ladd McConkey?
Our Clutch Score projects Ladd McConkey for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.5 for Davante Adams.
Who has the better matchup, Davante Adams or Ladd McConkey?
Davante Adams hosts SF (easy) and Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy). Ladd McConkey 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.