Start DJ Moore or Malik Nabers?
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
WRMalik NabersNYG · WR26Who to start
Strong startMalik Nabers- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.8 vs 11.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.9 vs 10.5 pts/game).
DJ Moore and Malik Nabers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DJ Moore travels to HOU (easy matchup) and Malik Nabers hosts DAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Nabers for 14.8 PPR points to DJ Moore's 11.3.
Start Malik Nabers on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Moore | Nabers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.3 | 14.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.5 | 13.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 21.0 | 12.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
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 Malik Nabers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DJ Moore or Malik Nabers in Week 1?
Start Malik Nabers in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.8 PPR points to DJ Moore's 11.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, DJ Moore or Malik Nabers?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Nabers for 14.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.3 for DJ Moore.
Who has the better matchup, DJ Moore or Malik Nabers?
DJ Moore plays at HOU (easy) and Malik Nabers hosts DAL (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.