Start Bo Melton or Van Jefferson?
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
WRVan JeffersonWAS · WR85Who to start
Slight leanBo Melton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.5 vs 0.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Bo Melton and Van Jefferson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Bo Melton travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Van Jefferson travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bo Melton for 0.5 PPR points to Van Jefferson's 0.3.
Start Bo Melton on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Melton | Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.5 | 4.4 |
| Snap share | 9% | 58% |
| 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 Van Jefferson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bo Melton or Van Jefferson in Week 1?
Start Bo Melton in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 0.5 PPR points to Van Jefferson's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bo Melton or Van Jefferson?
Our Clutch Score projects Bo Melton for 0.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Van Jefferson.
Who has the better matchup, Bo Melton or Van Jefferson?
Bo Melton plays at MIN (hard) and Van Jefferson plays at PHI (hard). Van Jefferson 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.