Start Calvin Austin or Jamari Thrash?
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.
WRCalvin AustinIRNYG · WR73
WRJamari ThrashIRCLE · WR134Who to start
Slight leanCalvin Austin- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.2 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Calvin Austin and Jamari Thrash are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Calvin Austin hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Jamari Thrash travels to JAX (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Calvin Austin for 0.2 PPR points to Jamari Thrash's 0.1.
Start Calvin Austin on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Austin | Thrash |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 6.2 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.2 | 2.3 |
| Snap share | 53% | 35% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Calvin Austin vs Jamari Thrash comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Calvin Austin or Jamari Thrash in Week 1?
Start Calvin Austin in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.2 PPR points to Jamari Thrash's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Calvin Austin or Jamari Thrash?
Our Clutch Score projects Calvin Austin for 0.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Jamari Thrash.
Who has the better matchup, Calvin Austin or Jamari Thrash?
Calvin Austin hosts DAL (easy) and Jamari Thrash plays at JAX (medium). Calvin Austin 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.