Start KC Concepcion or Makai Lemon?
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.
WRKC ConcepcionCLE
WRMakai LemonPHIWho to start
Clear startMakai Lemon- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.1 vs 8.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.9 vs 9.2 pts/game).
KC Concepcion and Makai Lemon are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. KC Concepcion travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Makai Lemon hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Makai Lemon for 11.1 PPR points to KC Concepcion's 8.4.
Start Makai Lemon on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Concepcion | Lemon |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.4 | 11.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.2 | 9.9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long KC Concepcion vs Makai Lemon comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start KC Concepcion or Makai Lemon in Week 1?
Start Makai Lemon in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.1 PPR points to KC Concepcion's 8.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, KC Concepcion or Makai Lemon?
Our Clutch Score projects Makai Lemon for 11.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for KC Concepcion.
Who has the better matchup, KC Concepcion or Makai Lemon?
KC Concepcion plays at JAX (medium) and Makai Lemon hosts WAS (medium). KC Concepcion 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.