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Start Denzel Boston or Jalen McMillan?

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.

WRDenzel BostonCLE
7.3Clutch · Wk 1@ JAX
WRJalen McMillanQTB · WR124
6.2Clutch · Wk 1@ CIN

Who to start

Clear start
Denzel Boston
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.3 vs 6.2 projected points.
  • Better matchup (at JAX, Medium).
  • Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.

Denzel Boston and Jalen McMillan are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Denzel Boston travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Jalen McMillan travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Denzel Boston for 7.3 PPR points to Jalen McMillan's 6.2.

Start Denzel Boston on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.

This week, side by side

StatBostonMcMillan
Clutch Score (Wk 1)7.36.2
Baseline proj / game7.97.5
Points / game (season)-7.5
Snap share-52%
Red-zone touches-1

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

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Denzel Boston vs Jalen McMillan comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Denzel Boston or Jalen McMillan in Week 1?

Start Denzel Boston in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 7.3 PPR points to Jalen McMillan's 6.2.

Who is projected to score more this week, Denzel Boston or Jalen McMillan?

Our Clutch Score projects Denzel Boston for 7.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.2 for Jalen McMillan.

Who has the better matchup, Denzel Boston or Jalen McMillan?

Denzel Boston plays at JAX (medium) and Jalen McMillan plays at CIN (hard). Denzel Boston 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.