Start George Pickens or Zay Flowers?
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.
WRGeorge PickensDAL · WR61
WRZay FlowersOBAL · WR7Who to start
Strong startGeorge Pickens- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.5 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
George Pickens and Zay Flowers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. George Pickens travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Zay Flowers travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Start George Pickens on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pickens | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.5 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.8 | 26.0 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long George Pickens vs Zay Flowers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Pickens or Zay Flowers in Week 1?
Start George Pickens in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.5 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Pickens or Zay Flowers?
Our Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Zay Flowers.
Who has the better matchup, George Pickens or Zay Flowers?
George Pickens plays at NYG (easy) and Zay Flowers plays at IND (easy). Zay Flowers 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.