Start Ladd McConkey or Puka Nacua?
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.
WRLadd McConkeyQLAC · WR12
WRPuka NacuaLAR · WR27Who to start
Strong startPuka Nacua- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.2 vs 13.9 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Ladd McConkey and Puka Nacua are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Puka Nacua hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Puka Nacua for 20.2 PPR points to Ladd McConkey's 13.9.
Start Puka Nacua on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McConkey | Nacua |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 20.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.4 | 18.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 19.2 | 12.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 70% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ladd McConkey vs Puka Nacua comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ladd McConkey or Puka Nacua in Week 1?
Start Puka Nacua in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.2 PPR points to Ladd McConkey's 13.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ladd McConkey or Puka Nacua?
Our Clutch Score projects Puka Nacua for 20.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.9 for Ladd McConkey.
Who has the better matchup, Ladd McConkey or Puka Nacua?
Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy) and Puka Nacua hosts SF (easy). Ladd McConkey 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.