Start Elic Ayomanor or Rashod Bateman?
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.
WRElic AyomanorTEN · WR53
WRRashod BatemanBAL · WR98Who to start
Clear startRashod Bateman- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.7 vs 3.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (4.9 vs 3.3 pts/game).
Elic Ayomanor and Rashod Bateman are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Elic Ayomanor hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Rashod Bateman travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Rashod Bateman for 5.7 PPR points to Elic Ayomanor's 3.2.
Start Rashod Bateman on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ayomanor | Bateman |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.2 | 5.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.3 | 4.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.3 | 4.3 |
| Snap share | 79% | 69% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Elic Ayomanor vs Rashod Bateman comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Elic Ayomanor or Rashod Bateman in Week 1?
Start Rashod Bateman in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.7 PPR points to Elic Ayomanor's 3.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Elic Ayomanor or Rashod Bateman?
Our Clutch Score projects Rashod Bateman for 5.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.2 for Elic Ayomanor.
Who has the better matchup, Elic Ayomanor or Rashod Bateman?
Elic Ayomanor hosts NYJ (hard) and Rashod Bateman plays at IND (easy). Rashod Bateman 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.