Start Brandon Aiyuk or Jalen Tolbert?
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
WRJalen TolbertOMIA · WR128Who to start
Clear startBrandon Aiyuk- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.7 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Brandon Aiyuk and Jalen Tolbert are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Brandon Aiyuk travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Jalen Tolbert travels to LV (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brandon Aiyuk for 2.7 PPR points to Jalen Tolbert's 0.1.
Start Brandon Aiyuk on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Aiyuk | Tolbert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.7 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.9 | 2.0 |
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 Jalen Tolbert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Jalen Tolbert in Week 1?
Start Brandon Aiyuk in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.7 PPR points to Jalen Tolbert's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brandon Aiyuk or Jalen Tolbert?
Our Clutch Score projects Brandon Aiyuk for 2.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Jalen Tolbert.
Who has the better matchup, Brandon Aiyuk or Jalen Tolbert?
Brandon Aiyuk plays at LAR (easy) and Jalen Tolbert plays at LV (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.