Start Dontayvion Wicks or Jalen 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
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.2 vs 4.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.5 vs 4.1 pts/game).
Dontayvion Wicks and Jalen McMillan are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Dontayvion Wicks hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Jalen McMillan travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen McMillan for 6.2 PPR points to Dontayvion Wicks's 4.6.
Start Jalen McMillan on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Wicks | McMillan |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.6 | 6.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.1 | 7.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.4 | 7.5 |
| Snap share | 47% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dontayvion Wicks vs Jalen McMillan comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dontayvion Wicks or Jalen McMillan in Week 1?
Start Jalen McMillan in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.2 PPR points to Dontayvion Wicks's 4.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dontayvion Wicks or Jalen McMillan?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen McMillan for 6.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.6 for Dontayvion Wicks.
Who has the better matchup, Dontayvion Wicks or Jalen McMillan?
Dontayvion Wicks hosts WAS (medium) and Jalen McMillan plays at CIN (hard). Dontayvion Wicks 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.