Start DJ Moore or George Pickens?
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
WRGeorge PickensDAL · WR61Who to start
Strong startGeorge Pickens- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.5 vs 11.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 10.5 pts/game).
DJ Moore and George Pickens are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DJ Moore travels to HOU (easy matchup) and George Pickens travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points to DJ Moore's 11.3.
Start George Pickens on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Moore | Pickens |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.3 | 15.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.5 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 21.0 | 5.8 |
| 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 George Pickens comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DJ Moore or George Pickens in Week 1?
Start George Pickens in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.5 PPR points to DJ Moore's 11.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, DJ Moore or George Pickens?
Our Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.3 for DJ Moore.
Who has the better matchup, DJ Moore or George Pickens?
DJ Moore plays at HOU (easy) and George Pickens plays at NYG (easy). 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.