Start DK Metcalf or Rome Odunze?
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 · WR25
WRRome OdunzeCHI · WR39Who to start
Slight leanDK Metcalf- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.2 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ATL, Medium).
DK Metcalf and Rome Odunze are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DK Metcalf hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Rome Odunze travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects DK Metcalf for 11.2 PPR points to Rome Odunze's 10.8.
Start DK Metcalf on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Metcalf | Odunze |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.2 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.8 | 11.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.5 | 12.2 |
| Snap share | 87% | 82% |
| 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 Rome Odunze comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DK Metcalf or Rome Odunze in Week 1?
Start DK Metcalf in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 11.2 PPR points to Rome Odunze's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, DK Metcalf or Rome Odunze?
Our Clutch Score projects DK Metcalf for 11.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Rome Odunze.
Who has the better matchup, DK Metcalf or Rome Odunze?
DK Metcalf hosts ATL (medium) and Rome Odunze plays at CAR (hard). 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.