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Start Josh Downs or Michael Wilson?

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
8.3Clutch · Wk 7@ MIN
WRMichael WilsonARI · WR47
11.3Clutch · Wk 7vs DEN

Who to start

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Michael Wilson
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.3 vs 8.3 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (12.6 vs 9.2 projected points).

Josh Downs and Michael Wilson are a Week 7 start/sit call at wide receiver. Josh Downs travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Michael Wilson hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Michael Wilson for 11.3 PPR points to Josh Downs's 8.3.

Start Michael Wilson on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatDownsWilson
Clutch Score (Wk 7)8.311.3
Baseline proj (week)9.212.6
Points / game (season)8.211.7
Snap share81%90%
Red-zone touches613

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 Wilson comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Josh Downs or Michael Wilson in Week 7?

Start Michael Wilson in Week 7, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.3 PPR points to Josh Downs's 8.3.

Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Downs or Michael Wilson?

Our Clutch Score projects Michael Wilson for 11.3 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 8.3 for Josh Downs.

Who has the better matchup, Josh Downs or Michael Wilson?

Josh Downs plays at MIN (hard) and Michael Wilson hosts DEN (hard). Michael Wilson 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.