Start Bo Melton or Tim Patrick?
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 · WR136
WRTim PatrickNYJ · WR101Who to start
Slight leanTim Patrick- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.9 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).
Bo Melton and Tim Patrick are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Bo Melton travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Tim Patrick travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tim Patrick for 0.9 PPR points to Bo Melton's 0.5.
Start Tim Patrick on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Melton | Patrick |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.5 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 9% | 31% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 9 |
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 Tim Patrick comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bo Melton or Tim Patrick in Week 1?
Start Tim Patrick in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 0.9 PPR points to Bo Melton's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bo Melton or Tim Patrick?
Our Clutch Score projects Tim Patrick for 0.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Bo Melton.
Who has the better matchup, Bo Melton or Tim Patrick?
Bo Melton plays at MIN (hard) and Tim Patrick plays at TEN (easy). Tim Patrick 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.