Start Bo Melton or Kevin Austin?
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.
WRBo MeltonGB · WR132
WRKevin AustinNO · WR119Who to start
Slight leanBo Melton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.5 vs 0.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Bo Melton and Kevin Austin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Bo Melton travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Kevin Austin travels to DET (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bo Melton for 0.5 PPR points to Kevin Austin's 0.4.
Start Bo Melton on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Melton | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.5 | 4.1 |
| Snap share | 9% | 42% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
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 Kevin Austin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bo Melton or Kevin Austin in Week 1?
Start Bo Melton in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 0.5 PPR points to Kevin Austin's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bo Melton or Kevin Austin?
Our Clutch Score projects Bo Melton for 0.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Kevin Austin.
Who has the better matchup, Bo Melton or Kevin Austin?
Bo Melton plays at MIN (hard) and Kevin Austin plays at DET (medium). Kevin Austin 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.