Start Josh Downs or Michael Pittman Jr.?
Week 7 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.
WRJosh DownsIND · WR38
WRMichael Pittman Jr.IRPIT · WR40Who to start
Strong startJosh Downs- Michael Pittman Jr. is not projected to play this week, so Josh Downs is the only one who can score.
Josh Downs and Michael Pittman Jr. are a Week 7 start/sit call at wide receiver. Josh Downs travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Michael Pittman Jr. is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Josh Downs for 8.3 PPR points to Michael Pittman Jr.'s 0.0.
Start Josh Downs on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Downs | Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 8.3 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 9.2 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 8.9 | 5.3 |
| Snap share | 81% | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Josh Downs vs Michael Pittman Jr. comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Downs or Michael Pittman Jr. in Week 7?
Start Josh Downs in Week 7, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.3 PPR points to Michael Pittman Jr.'s 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Downs or Michael Pittman Jr.?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Downs for 8.3 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 0.0 for Michael Pittman Jr..
Who has the better matchup, Josh Downs or Michael Pittman Jr.?
Josh Downs plays at MIN (hard) and Michael Pittman Jr. plays at NO (hard). Michael Pittman Jr. draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.