Start Joshua Palmer or Olamide Zaccheaus?
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 · WR100
WROlamide ZaccheausATL · WR74Who to start
Clear startOlamide Zaccheaus- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.1 vs 1.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PIT, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (4.5 vs 1.9 pts/game).
Joshua Palmer and Olamide Zaccheaus are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Joshua Palmer travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Olamide Zaccheaus travels to PIT (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Olamide Zaccheaus for 5.1 PPR points to Joshua Palmer's 1.7.
Start Olamide Zaccheaus on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Palmer | Zaccheaus |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.7 | 5.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.4 | 5.3 |
| Snap share | 46% | 56% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 12 |
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 Olamide Zaccheaus comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joshua Palmer or Olamide Zaccheaus in Week 1?
Start Olamide Zaccheaus in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.1 PPR points to Joshua Palmer's 1.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joshua Palmer or Olamide Zaccheaus?
Our Clutch Score projects Olamide Zaccheaus for 5.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.7 for Joshua Palmer.
Who has the better matchup, Joshua Palmer or Olamide Zaccheaus?
Joshua Palmer plays at HOU (hard) and Olamide Zaccheaus plays at PIT (easy). Olamide Zaccheaus 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.