Start Ladd McConkey or Terry McLaurin?
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
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.6 vs 10.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Ladd McConkey and Terry McLaurin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Terry McLaurin travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ladd McConkey for 14.6 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 10.3.
Start Ladd McConkey on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McConkey | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.6 | 10.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 19.2 | 3.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| 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 Terry McLaurin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ladd McConkey or Terry McLaurin in Week 1?
Start Ladd McConkey in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.6 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 10.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ladd McConkey or Terry McLaurin?
Our Clutch Score projects Ladd McConkey for 14.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.3 for Terry McLaurin.
Who has the better matchup, Ladd McConkey or Terry McLaurin?
Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy) and Terry McLaurin plays at PHI (hard). 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.