Start Brian Thomas or Courtland Sutton?
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.
WRBrian ThomasJAX · WR40
WRCourtland SuttonDEN · WR13Who to start
Slight leanCourtland Sutton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 10.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at KC, Easy).
Brian Thomas and Courtland Sutton are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Brian Thomas hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Courtland Sutton travels to KC (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Courtland Sutton for 10.9 PPR points to Brian Thomas's 10.1.
Start Courtland Sutton on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Thomas | Sutton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.1 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.5 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.9 | 12.9 |
| Snap share | 79% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 17 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brian Thomas vs Courtland Sutton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brian Thomas or Courtland Sutton in Week 1?
Start Courtland Sutton in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Brian Thomas's 10.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brian Thomas or Courtland Sutton?
Our Clutch Score projects Courtland Sutton for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.1 for Brian Thomas.
Who has the better matchup, Brian Thomas or Courtland Sutton?
Brian Thomas hosts CLE (hard) and Courtland Sutton plays at KC (easy). Courtland Sutton 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.