Start Brandon Aiyuk or Xavier Hutchinson?
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
WRXavier HutchinsonHOU · WR125Who to start
Slight leanBrandon Aiyuk- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.7 vs 1.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Brandon Aiyuk and Xavier Hutchinson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Brandon Aiyuk travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Xavier Hutchinson hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brandon Aiyuk for 2.7 PPR points to Xavier Hutchinson's 1.8.
Start Brandon Aiyuk on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Aiyuk | Hutchinson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 6.2 |
| 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 Xavier Hutchinson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Xavier Hutchinson 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 Xavier Hutchinson's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brandon Aiyuk or Xavier Hutchinson?
Our Clutch Score projects Brandon Aiyuk for 2.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.8 for Xavier Hutchinson.
Who has the better matchup, Brandon Aiyuk or Xavier Hutchinson?
Brandon Aiyuk plays at LAR (easy) and Xavier Hutchinson hosts BUF (hard). 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.