Start Khalil Shakir or Matthew Golden?

Week 7 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.

WRKhalil ShakirBUF · WR42

ByeClutch · Wk 7On bye

WRMatthew GoldenQGB · WR43

15.7Clutch · Wk 7@ DET

Who to start

Only option

Matthew Golden

Khalil Shakir is on a bye this week, so Matthew Golden is the only one who plays.

Khalil Shakir and Matthew Golden are a Week 7 start/sit call at wide receiver. Khalil Shakir is on a bye and Matthew Golden travels to DET (easy matchup).

Khalil Shakir is on a bye this week, so Matthew Golden is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	Shakir	Golden
Clutch Score (Wk 7)	-	15.7
Baseline proj (week)	10.0	15.6
Points / game (season)	9.2	15.8
Snap share	63%	83%
Red-zone touches	7	11

Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Khalil Shakir vs Matthew Golden comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Khalil Shakir or Matthew Golden in Week 7?

Start Matthew Golden in Week 7. Khalil Shakir is on a bye.

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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.