Start Kalif Raymond or Luke McCaffrey?
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
WRLuke McCaffreyWAS · WR101Who to start
Clear startKalif Raymond- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.6 vs 0.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (1.6 vs 0.5 pts/game).
Kalif Raymond and Luke McCaffrey are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Kalif Raymond travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Luke McCaffrey travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kalif Raymond for 1.6 PPR points to Luke McCaffrey's 0.4.
Start Kalif Raymond on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Raymond | McCaffrey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.5 | 5.7 |
| Snap share | 38% | 31% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
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 Luke McCaffrey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kalif Raymond or Luke McCaffrey in Week 1?
Start Kalif Raymond in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.6 PPR points to Luke McCaffrey's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kalif Raymond or Luke McCaffrey?
Our Clutch Score projects Kalif Raymond for 1.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Luke McCaffrey.
Who has the better matchup, Kalif Raymond or Luke McCaffrey?
Kalif Raymond plays at CAR (hard) and Luke McCaffrey plays at PHI (hard). Luke McCaffrey 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.