Start Bo Melton or Isaiah Hodgins?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.6 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
Bo Melton and Isaiah Hodgins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Bo Melton travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Isaiah Hodgins hosts DAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaiah Hodgins for 0.6 PPR points to Bo Melton's 0.5.
Start Isaiah Hodgins on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Melton | Hodgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.5 | 3.9 |
| Snap share | 9% | 73% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bo Melton vs Isaiah Hodgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bo Melton or Isaiah Hodgins in Week 1?
Start Isaiah Hodgins in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 0.6 PPR points to Bo Melton's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bo Melton or Isaiah Hodgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaiah Hodgins for 0.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Bo Melton.
Who has the better matchup, Bo Melton or Isaiah Hodgins?
Bo Melton plays at MIN (hard) and Isaiah Hodgins hosts DAL (easy). Isaiah Hodgins 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.