Start DJ Moore or Tetairoa 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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.1 vs 11.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CHI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (13.1 vs 10.5 pts/game).
DJ Moore and Tetairoa McMillan are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DJ Moore travels to HOU (easy matchup) and Tetairoa McMillan hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tetairoa McMillan for 15.1 PPR points to DJ Moore's 11.3.
Start Tetairoa McMillan on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Moore | McMillan |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.3 | 15.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.5 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 21.0 | 10.5 |
| 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 Tetairoa McMillan comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DJ Moore or Tetairoa McMillan in Week 1?
Start Tetairoa McMillan in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.1 PPR points to DJ Moore's 11.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, DJ Moore or Tetairoa McMillan?
Our Clutch Score projects Tetairoa McMillan for 15.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.3 for DJ Moore.
Who has the better matchup, DJ Moore or Tetairoa McMillan?
DJ Moore plays at HOU (easy) and Tetairoa McMillan hosts CHI (easy). Tetairoa McMillan 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.