Start Jalen Royals or Konata Mumpfield?
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: 2.8 vs 1.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jalen Royals and Konata Mumpfield are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jalen Royals hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Konata Mumpfield hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Konata Mumpfield for 2.8 PPR points to Jalen Royals's 1.8.
Start Konata Mumpfield on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Royals | Mumpfield |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Snap share | - | 26% |
| 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 Konata Mumpfield comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Royals or Konata Mumpfield in Week 1?
Start Konata Mumpfield in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.8 PPR points to Jalen Royals's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Royals or Konata Mumpfield?
Our Clutch Score projects Konata Mumpfield for 2.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.8 for Jalen Royals.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Royals or Konata Mumpfield?
Jalen Royals hosts DEN (hard) and Konata Mumpfield hosts SF (medium). Konata Mumpfield 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.