Start Josh Downs or Michael Wilson?
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.
WRJosh DownsIND · WR42
WRMichael WilsonARI · WR10Who to start
Clear startJosh Downs- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.5 vs 7.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Josh Downs and Michael Wilson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Josh Downs hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Michael Wilson travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Downs for 10.5 PPR points to Michael Wilson's 7.7.
Start Josh Downs on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Downs | Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.5 | 7.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.1 | 9.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.5 | 13.0 |
| Snap share | 58% | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | 15 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 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 1?
Start Josh Downs in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 10.5 PPR points to Michael Wilson's 7.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Downs or Michael Wilson?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Downs for 10.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.7 for Michael Wilson.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Downs or Michael Wilson?
Josh Downs hosts BAL (medium) and Michael Wilson plays at LAC (hard). Josh Downs 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.