Start Jaylin Noel or Ryan Flournoy?
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.
WRJaylin NoelPUPHOU · WR88
WRRyan FlournoyDAL · WR55Who to start
Strong startRyan Flournoy- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.1 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
Jaylin Noel and Ryan Flournoy are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jaylin Noel hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Ryan Flournoy travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ryan Flournoy for 8.1 PPR points to Jaylin Noel's 0.1.
Start Ryan Flournoy on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Noel | Flournoy |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.9 | 7.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.0 | 7.1 |
| Snap share | 27% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 7 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaylin Noel vs Ryan Flournoy comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaylin Noel or Ryan Flournoy in Week 1?
Start Ryan Flournoy in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.1 PPR points to Jaylin Noel's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaylin Noel or Ryan Flournoy?
Our Clutch Score projects Ryan Flournoy for 8.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Jaylin Noel.
Who has the better matchup, Jaylin Noel or Ryan Flournoy?
Jaylin Noel hosts BUF (hard) and Ryan Flournoy plays at NYG (easy). Ryan Flournoy 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.