Start Emeka Egbuka or Ladd McConkey?
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.
WREmeka EgbukaTB · WR30
WRLadd McConkeyQLAC · WR12Who to start
Clear startLadd McConkey- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 11.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Emeka Egbuka and Ladd McConkey are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Emeka Egbuka travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ladd McConkey for 13.9 PPR points to Emeka Egbuka's 11.6.
Start Ladd McConkey on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Egbuka | McConkey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.6 | 13.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.2 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.3 | 19.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Emeka Egbuka vs Ladd McConkey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Emeka Egbuka or Ladd McConkey in Week 1?
Start Ladd McConkey in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to Emeka Egbuka's 11.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Emeka Egbuka or Ladd McConkey?
Our Clutch Score projects Ladd McConkey for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.6 for Emeka Egbuka.
Who has the better matchup, Emeka Egbuka or Ladd McConkey?
Emeka Egbuka plays at CIN (hard) and Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy). Ladd McConkey 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.