Start Brian Thomas or Parker Washington?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.1 vs 9.9 projected points.
Brian Thomas and Parker Washington are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Brian Thomas hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brian Thomas for 10.1 PPR points to Parker Washington's 9.9.
Start Brian Thomas on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Thomas | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.1 | 9.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.5 | 11.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.9 | 11.5 |
| Snap share | 79% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 13 |
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 Parker Washington comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brian Thomas or Parker Washington in Week 1?
Start Brian Thomas in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.1 PPR points to Parker Washington's 9.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brian Thomas or Parker Washington?
Our Clutch Score projects Brian Thomas for 10.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.9 for Parker Washington.
Who has the better matchup, Brian Thomas or Parker Washington?
Brian Thomas hosts CLE (hard) and Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard). Brian Thomas draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.