Start Kalif Raymond or KaVontae Turpin?
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.
WRKalif RaymondCHI · WR89
WRKaVontae TurpinDAL · WR75Who to start
Clear startKaVontae Turpin- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.8 vs 1.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (4.2 vs 1.6 pts/game).
Kalif Raymond and KaVontae Turpin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Kalif Raymond travels to CAR (hard matchup) and KaVontae Turpin travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects KaVontae Turpin for 4.8 PPR points to Kalif Raymond's 1.5.
Start KaVontae Turpin on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Raymond | Turpin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.5 | 4.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.6 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.5 | 5.6 |
| Snap share | 38% | 37% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kalif Raymond vs KaVontae Turpin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kalif Raymond or KaVontae Turpin in Week 1?
Start KaVontae Turpin in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.8 PPR points to Kalif Raymond's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kalif Raymond or KaVontae Turpin?
Our Clutch Score projects KaVontae Turpin for 4.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Kalif Raymond.
Who has the better matchup, Kalif Raymond or KaVontae Turpin?
Kalif Raymond plays at CAR (hard) and KaVontae Turpin plays at NYG (easy). KaVontae Turpin 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.