Tyreek Hill or Terry McLaurin Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for WRs

Tyreek Hill and Terry McLaurin don’t play against each other this week on the field, but in fantasy lineups, the two are locked into a tussle. McLaurin just got paid, but Hill has added motivation to clear his name after a difficult offseason. Week 1 can be the biggest riddle of them all with no sample size to draw from, but some tools and hints can help.

Here's a look at whether the Washington Commanders receiver or the Miami Dolphins receiver should be given the green light.

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Tyreek Hill vs Terry McLaurin: Who should you start?

Tyreek Hill fantasy outlook for Week 1

Hill is set to battle the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts, who gave the nod to Daniel Jones, are likely to lean heavily on Jonathan Taylor to keep scores low, eat up time and give Jones a chance to deliver like he did in his lone playoff season with the New York Giants.

That could mean fewer passing opportunities for Hill, which means fewer chances for points. That said, he is still in line for a good day.

Tyreek Hill vs Terry McLaurin on Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool

According to Sportskeeda's free Who Should I Start tool, Hill is projected for 15.3 points this week.

Terry McLaurin fantasy outlook for Week 1

Terry McLaurin received a new wave of rewards as the fruits of his labor in the form of a $97 million deal, according to Spotrac.

While that might scare some owners, it didn't do so for Week 1 in Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool. McLaurin will face the New York Giants this week, who could end up passing the ball more.

This could mean more clock stoppages, which in turn means more target opportunities for McLaurin. He is projected to earn 15.5 points, so owners shouldn’t be left disappointed, assuming they didn’t draft him No. 1.

The Giants had a relatively strong pass defense last season, but expect McLaurin to overcome it thanks to the addition of Deebo Samuel. Samuel should help spread the field, leaving more one-on-one opportunities for McLaurin.

Tyreek Hill vs Terry McLaurin final verdict

Both receivers are projected for nearly identical days, but the numbers favor Terry McLaurin's 15.5 points over Hill's 15.3.

That said, with projections so close, managers are welcome to go with their preferred player, as the risks appear minimal.