Start Ladd McConkey or Zay Flowers?
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
WRZay FlowersOBAL · WR7Who to start
Strong startLadd McConkey- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Healthier: Questionable vs Out.
Ladd McConkey and Zay Flowers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Zay Flowers travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ladd McConkey for 13.9 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Start Ladd McConkey on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McConkey | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 19.2 | 26.0 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
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 Zay Flowers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ladd McConkey or Zay Flowers in Week 1?
Start Ladd McConkey in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ladd McConkey or Zay Flowers?
Our Clutch Score projects Ladd McConkey for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Zay Flowers.
Who has the better matchup, Ladd McConkey or Zay Flowers?
Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy) and Zay Flowers plays at IND (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.