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Start DeMario Douglas or Elijah Sarratt?

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.

WRDeMario DouglasNE · WR64
5.1Clutch · Wk 1@ SEA
WRElijah SarrattBAL
4.7Clutch · Wk 1@ IND

Who to start

Slight lean
DeMario Douglas
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.1 vs 4.7 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (4.7 vs 3.6 pts/game).

DeMario Douglas and Elijah Sarratt are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeMario Douglas travels to SEA (easy matchup) and Elijah Sarratt travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeMario Douglas for 5.1 PPR points to Elijah Sarratt's 4.7.

Start DeMario Douglas on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatDouglasSarratt
Clutch Score (Wk 1)5.14.7
Baseline proj / game4.73.6
Points / game (season)5.6-
Snap share26%-
Red-zone touches8-

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long DeMario Douglas vs Elijah Sarratt comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start DeMario Douglas or Elijah Sarratt in Week 1?

Start DeMario Douglas in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.1 PPR points to Elijah Sarratt's 4.7.

Who is projected to score more this week, DeMario Douglas or Elijah Sarratt?

Our Clutch Score projects DeMario Douglas for 5.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.7 for Elijah Sarratt.

Who has the better matchup, DeMario Douglas or Elijah Sarratt?

DeMario Douglas plays at SEA (easy) and Elijah Sarratt plays at IND (easy). Elijah Sarratt 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.