Start Malik Washington or Ryan Flournoy?
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.
WRMalik WashingtonMIA · WR54
WRRyan FlournoyDAL · WR57Who to start
Clear startRyan Flournoy- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.8 vs 7.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Malik Washington and Ryan Flournoy are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Malik Washington travels to LV (medium matchup) and Ryan Flournoy travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ryan Flournoy for 8.8 PPR points to Malik Washington's 7.0.
Start Ryan Flournoy on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Washington | Flournoy |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Snap share | 56% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | 7 |
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 Ryan Flournoy comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Malik Washington or Ryan Flournoy in Week 1?
Start Ryan Flournoy in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 8.8 PPR points to Malik Washington's 7.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Malik Washington or Ryan Flournoy?
Our Clutch Score projects Ryan Flournoy for 8.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.0 for Malik Washington.
Who has the better matchup, Malik Washington or Ryan Flournoy?
Malik Washington plays at LV (medium) and Ryan Flournoy plays at NYG (easy). Ryan Flournoy 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.