Start DeMario Douglas or Kendrick Bourne?
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
WRKendrick BourneARI · WR66Who to start
Slight leanDeMario Douglas- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.5 vs 3.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at SEA, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
DeMario Douglas and Kendrick Bourne are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeMario Douglas travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Kendrick Bourne travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeMario Douglas for 3.5 PPR points to Kendrick Bourne's 3.3.
Start DeMario Douglas on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Douglas | Bourne |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 26% | 57% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 2 |
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 Kendrick Bourne comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeMario Douglas or Kendrick Bourne in Week 1?
Start DeMario Douglas in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 3.5 PPR points to Kendrick Bourne's 3.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeMario Douglas or Kendrick Bourne?
Our Clutch Score projects DeMario Douglas for 3.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.3 for Kendrick Bourne.
Who has the better matchup, DeMario Douglas or Kendrick Bourne?
DeMario Douglas plays at SEA (medium) and Kendrick Bourne plays at LAC (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.