Start Rashee Rice 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.
WRRashee RiceKC · WR12
WRZay FlowersOBAL · WR14Who to start
Strong startRashee Rice- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.9 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Rashee Rice and Zay Flowers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Rashee Rice hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Zay Flowers travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Rashee Rice for 11.9 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Start Rashee Rice on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rice | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.9 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 26.0 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Rashee Rice vs Zay Flowers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Rashee Rice or Zay Flowers in Week 1?
Start Rashee Rice in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 11.9 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Rashee Rice or Zay Flowers?
Our Clutch Score projects Rashee Rice for 11.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Zay Flowers.
Who has the better matchup, Rashee Rice or Zay Flowers?
Rashee Rice hosts DEN (hard) and Zay Flowers plays at IND (easy). Zay Flowers 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.