Start Jaylen Waddle or Terry McLaurin?
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.
WRJaylen WaddleDEN · WR21
WRTerry McLaurinWAS · WR22Who to start
Clear startJaylen Waddle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.9 vs 10.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at KC, Medium).
Jaylen Waddle and Terry McLaurin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jaylen Waddle travels to KC (medium matchup) and Terry McLaurin travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaylen Waddle for 11.9 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 10.3.
Start Jaylen Waddle on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Waddle | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.9 | 10.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.0 | 12.6 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 3.4 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaylen Waddle vs Terry McLaurin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaylen Waddle or Terry McLaurin in Week 1?
Start Jaylen Waddle in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 11.9 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 10.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaylen Waddle or Terry McLaurin?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaylen Waddle for 11.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.3 for Terry McLaurin.
Who has the better matchup, Jaylen Waddle or Terry McLaurin?
Jaylen Waddle plays at KC (medium) and Terry McLaurin plays at PHI (hard). Jaylen Waddle 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.