Start DK Metcalf or Michael Pittman?
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.
WRDK MetcalfPIT · WR26
WRMichael PittmanPIT · WR18Who to start
Slight leanDK Metcalf- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.4 vs 11.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.8 vs 10.1 pts/game).
DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DK Metcalf hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Michael Pittman hosts ATL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects DK Metcalf for 12.4 PPR points to Michael Pittman's 11.6.
Start DK Metcalf on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Metcalf | Pittman |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.4 | 11.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.8 | 10.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.5 | 11.9 |
| Snap share | 87% | 85% |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | 12 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long DK Metcalf vs Michael Pittman comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DK Metcalf or Michael Pittman in Week 1?
Start DK Metcalf in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.4 PPR points to Michael Pittman's 11.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, DK Metcalf or Michael Pittman?
Our Clutch Score projects DK Metcalf for 12.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.6 for Michael Pittman.
Who has the better matchup, DK Metcalf or Michael Pittman?
DK Metcalf hosts ATL (easy) and Michael Pittman hosts ATL (easy). DK Metcalf 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.