Start DJ Moore or Emeka Egbuka?
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.
WRDJ MooreBUF · WR9
WREmeka EgbukaTB · WR30Who to start
Slight leanEmeka Egbuka- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.6 vs 11.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.2 vs 10.5 pts/game).
DJ Moore and Emeka Egbuka are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DJ Moore travels to HOU (easy matchup) and Emeka Egbuka travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Emeka Egbuka for 11.6 PPR points to DJ Moore's 11.3.
Start Emeka Egbuka on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Moore | Egbuka |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.3 | 11.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.5 | 13.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 21.0 | 11.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long DJ Moore vs Emeka Egbuka comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DJ Moore or Emeka Egbuka in Week 1?
Start Emeka Egbuka in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.6 PPR points to DJ Moore's 11.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, DJ Moore or Emeka Egbuka?
Our Clutch Score projects Emeka Egbuka for 11.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.3 for DJ Moore.
Who has the better matchup, DJ Moore or Emeka Egbuka?
DJ Moore plays at HOU (easy) and Emeka Egbuka plays at CIN (hard). DJ Moore 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.