Start Tee Higgins 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.
WRTee HigginsCIN · WR17
WRTerry McLaurinWAS · WR22Who to start
Strong startTee Higgins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.4 vs 10.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Tee Higgins and Terry McLaurin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Tee Higgins hosts TB (medium matchup) and Terry McLaurin travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 15.4 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 10.3.
Start Tee Higgins on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Higgins | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.4 | 10.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.2 | 12.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.9 | 3.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Tee Higgins vs Terry McLaurin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Tee Higgins or Terry McLaurin in Week 1?
Start Tee Higgins in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.4 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 10.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Tee Higgins or Terry McLaurin?
Our Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 15.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.3 for Terry McLaurin.
Who has the better matchup, Tee Higgins or Terry McLaurin?
Tee Higgins hosts TB (medium) and Terry McLaurin plays at PHI (hard). Tee Higgins 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.