Start Josh Downs or Stefon Diggs?
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 · WR44
WRStefon DiggsWAS · WR17Who to start
Clear startJosh Downs- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.8 vs 7.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Josh Downs and Stefon Diggs are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Josh Downs hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Stefon Diggs travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Downs for 9.8 PPR points to Stefon Diggs's 7.4.
Start Josh Downs on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Downs | Diggs |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.8 | 7.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.1 | 9.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.5 | 12.4 |
| Snap share | 58% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | 12 |
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 Stefon Diggs comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Downs or Stefon Diggs in Week 1?
Start Josh Downs in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.8 PPR points to Stefon Diggs's 7.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Downs or Stefon Diggs?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Downs for 9.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.4 for Stefon Diggs.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Downs or Stefon Diggs?
Josh Downs hosts BAL (medium) and Stefon Diggs plays at PHI (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.