Start Malik Washington or Omar Cooper?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.7 vs 7.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).
Malik Washington and Omar Cooper are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Malik Washington travels to LV (medium matchup) and Omar Cooper travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Omar Cooper for 7.7 PPR points to Malik Washington's 7.0.
Start Omar Cooper on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Washington | Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.0 | 7.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.9 | - |
| Snap share | 56% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Malik Washington vs Omar Cooper comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Malik Washington or Omar Cooper in Week 1?
Start Omar Cooper in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 7.7 PPR points to Malik Washington's 7.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Malik Washington or Omar Cooper?
Our Clutch Score projects Omar Cooper for 7.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.0 for Malik Washington.
Who has the better matchup, Malik Washington or Omar Cooper?
Malik Washington plays at LV (medium) and Omar Cooper plays at TEN (easy). Omar Cooper 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.