Start Gunner Olszewski or Ricky Pearsall?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.3 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.8 vs 2.1 pts/game).
Gunner Olszewski and Ricky Pearsall are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Gunner Olszewski hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Ricky Pearsall travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ricky Pearsall for 0.3 PPR points to Gunner Olszewski's 0.1.
Start Ricky Pearsall on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Olszewski | Pearsall |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.1 | 9.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.1 | 9.8 |
| Snap share | 5% | 70% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Gunner Olszewski vs Ricky Pearsall comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunner Olszewski or Ricky Pearsall in Week 1?
Start Ricky Pearsall in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.3 PPR points to Gunner Olszewski's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunner Olszewski or Ricky Pearsall?
Our Clutch Score projects Ricky Pearsall for 0.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Gunner Olszewski.
Who has the better matchup, Gunner Olszewski or Ricky Pearsall?
Gunner Olszewski hosts DAL (easy) and Ricky Pearsall plays at LAR (easy). Gunner Olszewski 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.