Start Puka Nacua 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.
WRPuka NacuaLAR · WR27
WRTerry McLaurinWAS · WR82Who to start
Strong startPuka Nacua- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.2 vs 11.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.4 vs 12.6 pts/game).
Puka Nacua and Terry McLaurin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Puka Nacua hosts SF (easy matchup) and Terry McLaurin travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Puka Nacua for 20.2 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 11.1.
Start Puka Nacua on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Nacua | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 20.2 | 11.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.4 | 12.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Snap share | 70% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Puka Nacua vs Terry McLaurin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Puka Nacua or Terry McLaurin in Week 1?
Start Puka Nacua in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.2 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 11.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Puka Nacua or Terry McLaurin?
Our Clutch Score projects Puka Nacua for 20.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.1 for Terry McLaurin.
Who has the better matchup, Puka Nacua or Terry McLaurin?
Puka Nacua hosts SF (easy) and Terry McLaurin plays at PHI (hard). Puka Nacua 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.