Start Joshua Palmer or Kendrick Bourne?
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.
WRJoshua PalmerBUF · WR99
WRKendrick BourneARI · WR67Who to start
Clear startKendrick Bourne- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.6 vs 1.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.6 vs 1.9 pts/game).
Joshua Palmer and Kendrick Bourne are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Joshua Palmer travels to HOU (medium matchup) and Kendrick Bourne travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kendrick Bourne for 3.6 PPR points to Joshua Palmer's 1.9.
Start Kendrick Bourne on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Palmer | Bourne |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.9 | 3.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 4.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.4 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 46% | 57% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Joshua Palmer vs Kendrick Bourne comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joshua Palmer or Kendrick Bourne in Week 1?
Start Kendrick Bourne in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.6 PPR points to Joshua Palmer's 1.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joshua Palmer or Kendrick Bourne?
Our Clutch Score projects Kendrick Bourne for 3.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.9 for Joshua Palmer.
Who has the better matchup, Joshua Palmer or Kendrick Bourne?
Joshua Palmer plays at HOU (medium) and Kendrick Bourne plays at LAC (hard). Joshua Palmer 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.