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Start Brevyn Spann-Ford or Ian Thomas?

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.

TEBrevyn Spann-FordDAL · TE70
1.7Clutch · Wk 1@ NYG
TEIan ThomasLV · TE69
0.3Clutch · Wk 1vs MIA

Who to start

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Brevyn Spann-Ford
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.7 vs 0.3 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
  • Stronger baseline projection (1.7 vs 0.2 pts/game).

Brevyn Spann-Ford and Ian Thomas are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brevyn Spann-Ford travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Ian Thomas hosts MIA (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brevyn Spann-Ford for 1.7 PPR points to Ian Thomas's 0.3.

Start Brevyn Spann-Ford on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatSpann-FordThomas
Clutch Score (Wk 1)1.70.3
Baseline proj / game1.70.2
Points / game (season)1.41.6
Snap share25%35%
Red-zone touches20

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brevyn Spann-Ford vs Ian Thomas comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Brevyn Spann-Ford or Ian Thomas in Week 1?

Start Brevyn Spann-Ford in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.7 PPR points to Ian Thomas's 0.3.

Who is projected to score more this week, Brevyn Spann-Ford or Ian Thomas?

Our Clutch Score projects Brevyn Spann-Ford for 1.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Ian Thomas.

Who has the better matchup, Brevyn Spann-Ford or Ian Thomas?

Brevyn Spann-Ford plays at NYG (medium) and Ian Thomas hosts MIA (easy). Ian Thomas 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.