Start Dontayvion Wicks or Jalen Nailor?
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.
WRDontayvion WicksPHI · WR81
WRJalen NailorLV · WR61Who to start
Clear startJalen Nailor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.9 vs 4.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs MIA, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (7.7 vs 4.1 pts/game).
Dontayvion Wicks and Jalen Nailor are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Dontayvion Wicks hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Jalen Nailor hosts MIA (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Nailor for 7.9 PPR points to Dontayvion Wicks's 4.6.
Start Jalen Nailor on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Wicks | Nailor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.6 | 7.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.1 | 7.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Snap share | 47% | 65% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 11 |
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 Nailor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dontayvion Wicks or Jalen Nailor in Week 1?
Start Jalen Nailor in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.9 PPR points to Dontayvion Wicks's 4.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dontayvion Wicks or Jalen Nailor?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Nailor for 7.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.6 for Dontayvion Wicks.
Who has the better matchup, Dontayvion Wicks or Jalen Nailor?
Dontayvion Wicks hosts WAS (medium) and Jalen Nailor hosts MIA (medium). Jalen Nailor 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.