Start KaVontae Turpin 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.
WRKaVontae TurpinDAL · WR76
WRLuke McCaffreyWAS · WR101Who to start
Strong startKaVontae Turpin- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.2 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
KaVontae Turpin and Luke McCaffrey are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. KaVontae Turpin travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Luke McCaffrey travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects KaVontae Turpin for 5.2 PPR points to Luke McCaffrey's 0.4.
Start KaVontae Turpin on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Turpin | McCaffrey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.2 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Snap share | 37% | 31% |
| 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 KaVontae Turpin vs Luke McCaffrey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start KaVontae Turpin or Luke McCaffrey in Week 1?
Start KaVontae Turpin in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.2 PPR points to Luke McCaffrey's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, KaVontae Turpin or Luke McCaffrey?
Our Clutch Score projects KaVontae Turpin for 5.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Luke McCaffrey.
Who has the better matchup, KaVontae Turpin or Luke McCaffrey?
KaVontae Turpin plays at NYG (easy) and Luke McCaffrey plays at PHI (hard). 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.