Start Brenen Thompson or Jalen Royals?
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.
WRBrenen ThompsonLAC · WR121
WRJalen RoyalsKC · WR129Who to start
Slight leanBrenen Thompson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.8 vs 1.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Brenen Thompson and Jalen Royals are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Brenen Thompson hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Jalen Royals hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenen Thompson for 2.8 PPR points to Jalen Royals's 1.8.
Start Brenen Thompson on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Thompson | Royals |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.3 | 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 Brenen Thompson vs Jalen Royals comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenen Thompson or Jalen Royals in Week 1?
Start Brenen Thompson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.8 PPR points to Jalen Royals's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenen Thompson or Jalen Royals?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenen Thompson for 2.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.8 for Jalen Royals.
Who has the better matchup, Brenen Thompson or Jalen Royals?
Brenen Thompson hosts ARI (easy) and Jalen Royals hosts DEN (hard). Brenen Thompson 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.