Start Davante Adams or Puka Nacua?
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
WRPuka NacuaLAR · WR27Who to start
Strong startPuka Nacua- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.2 vs 12.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.4 vs 11.3 pts/game).
Davante Adams and Puka Nacua are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Davante Adams hosts SF (easy matchup) and Puka Nacua hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Puka Nacua for 20.2 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Start Puka Nacua on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Adams | Nacua |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.5 | 20.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.3 | 18.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 12.4 |
| Snap share | 54% | 70% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
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 Puka Nacua comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davante Adams or Puka Nacua in Week 1?
Start Puka Nacua in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.2 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davante Adams or Puka Nacua?
Our Clutch Score projects Puka Nacua for 20.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.5 for Davante Adams.
Who has the better matchup, Davante Adams or Puka Nacua?
Davante Adams hosts SF (easy) and Puka Nacua hosts SF (easy). Davante Adams 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.