Start Kalif Raymond or Savion Williams?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.5 vs 0.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CAR, Hard).
- Stronger baseline projection (1.6 vs 0.8 pts/game).
Kalif Raymond and Savion Williams are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Kalif Raymond travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Savion Williams travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kalif Raymond for 1.5 PPR points to Savion Williams's 0.7.
Start Kalif Raymond on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Raymond | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.5 | 2.1 |
| Snap share | 38% | 12% |
| 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 Savion Williams comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kalif Raymond or Savion Williams in Week 1?
Start Kalif Raymond in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.5 PPR points to Savion Williams's 0.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kalif Raymond or Savion Williams?
Our Clutch Score projects Kalif Raymond for 1.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.7 for Savion Williams.
Who has the better matchup, Kalif Raymond or Savion Williams?
Kalif Raymond plays at CAR (hard) and Savion Williams plays at MIN (hard). Kalif Raymond 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.