Start Jalen Royals or Kevin Coleman?
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: 1.8 vs 1.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jalen Royals and Kevin Coleman are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jalen Royals hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Kevin Coleman travels to LV (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Royals for 1.8 PPR points to Kevin Coleman's 1.7.
Start Jalen Royals on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Royals | Coleman |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| 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 Kevin Coleman comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Royals or Kevin Coleman in Week 1?
Start Jalen Royals in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 1.8 PPR points to Kevin Coleman's 1.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Royals or Kevin Coleman?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Royals for 1.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.7 for Kevin Coleman.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Royals or Kevin Coleman?
Jalen Royals hosts DEN (hard) and Kevin Coleman plays at LV (medium). Kevin Coleman 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.