Start Brian Thomas or DK Metcalf?
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 · WR42
WRDK MetcalfPIT · WR26Who to start
Clear startDK Metcalf- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.4 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ATL, Easy).
Brian Thomas and DK Metcalf are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Brian Thomas hosts CLE (hard matchup) and DK Metcalf hosts ATL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects DK Metcalf for 12.4 PPR points to Brian Thomas's 10.8.
Start DK Metcalf on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Thomas | Metcalf |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 12.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.5 | 10.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.9 | 12.5 |
| Snap share | 79% | 87% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 14 |
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 DK Metcalf comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brian Thomas or DK Metcalf in Week 1?
Start DK Metcalf in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 12.4 PPR points to Brian Thomas's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brian Thomas or DK Metcalf?
Our Clutch Score projects DK Metcalf for 12.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Brian Thomas.
Who has the better matchup, Brian Thomas or DK Metcalf?
Brian Thomas hosts CLE (hard) and DK Metcalf hosts ATL (easy). DK Metcalf 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.