Start Brandon Aiyuk or Bryce Lance?
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.
WRBrandon AiyukDNRSF · WR115
WRBryce LanceNO · WR122Who to start
Slight leanBrandon Aiyuk- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.7 vs 2.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Brandon Aiyuk and Bryce Lance are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Brandon Aiyuk travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Bryce Lance travels to DET (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brandon Aiyuk for 2.7 PPR points to Bryce Lance's 2.2.
Start Brandon Aiyuk on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Aiyuk | Lance |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 7.2 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brandon Aiyuk vs Bryce Lance comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Bryce Lance in Week 1?
Start Brandon Aiyuk in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.7 PPR points to Bryce Lance's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brandon Aiyuk or Bryce Lance?
Our Clutch Score projects Brandon Aiyuk for 2.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Bryce Lance.
Who has the better matchup, Brandon Aiyuk or Bryce Lance?
Brandon Aiyuk plays at LAR (easy) and Bryce Lance plays at DET (medium). Brandon Aiyuk 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.