Start Dontayvion Wicks or Malik Washington?
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 · WR80
WRMalik WashingtonMIA · WR52Who to start
Clear startMalik Washington- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.1 vs 4.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.9 vs 4.1 pts/game).
Dontayvion Wicks and Malik Washington are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Dontayvion Wicks hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Malik Washington travels to LV (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Washington for 6.1 PPR points to Dontayvion Wicks's 4.5.
Start Malik Washington on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Wicks | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.5 | 6.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.4 | 6.9 |
| Snap share | 47% | 56% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 14 |
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 Malik Washington comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dontayvion Wicks or Malik Washington in Week 1?
Start Malik Washington in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.1 PPR points to Dontayvion Wicks's 4.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dontayvion Wicks or Malik Washington?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Washington for 6.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.5 for Dontayvion Wicks.
Who has the better matchup, Dontayvion Wicks or Malik Washington?
Dontayvion Wicks hosts WAS (easy) and Malik Washington plays at LV (medium). 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.