Start DeMario Douglas or Joshua Palmer?
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 · WR63
WRJoshua PalmerBUF · WR100Who to start
Clear startDeMario Douglas- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.5 vs 1.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at SEA, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (3.5 vs 1.9 pts/game).
DeMario Douglas and Joshua Palmer are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeMario Douglas travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Joshua Palmer travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeMario Douglas for 3.5 PPR points to Joshua Palmer's 1.7.
Start DeMario Douglas on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Douglas | Palmer |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.5 | 1.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.5 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 4.4 |
| Snap share | 26% | 46% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 5 |
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 Joshua Palmer comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeMario Douglas or Joshua Palmer in Week 1?
Start DeMario Douglas in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.5 PPR points to Joshua Palmer's 1.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeMario Douglas or Joshua Palmer?
Our Clutch Score projects DeMario Douglas for 3.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.7 for Joshua Palmer.
Who has the better matchup, DeMario Douglas or Joshua Palmer?
DeMario Douglas plays at SEA (medium) and Joshua Palmer plays at HOU (hard). DeMario Douglas 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.