Start Jalen Royals or KaVontae Turpin?
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.
WRJalen RoyalsKC · WR129
WRKaVontae TurpinDAL · WR96Who to start
Strong startKaVontae Turpin- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.3 vs 1.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jalen Royals and KaVontae Turpin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jalen Royals hosts DEN (hard matchup) and KaVontae Turpin travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects KaVontae Turpin for 5.3 PPR points to Jalen Royals's 1.8.
Start KaVontae Turpin on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Royals | Turpin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.8 | 5.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 1.8 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jalen Royals vs KaVontae Turpin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Royals or KaVontae Turpin in Week 1?
Start KaVontae Turpin in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.3 PPR points to Jalen Royals's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Royals or KaVontae Turpin?
Our Clutch Score projects KaVontae Turpin for 5.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.8 for Jalen Royals.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Royals or KaVontae Turpin?
Jalen Royals hosts DEN (hard) and KaVontae Turpin plays at NYG (easy). KaVontae Turpin 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.