Start Calvin Austin or Tyrell Shavers?
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
WRTyrell ShaversPUPBUF · WR111Who to start
Slight leanCalvin Austin- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.2 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (6.2 vs 0.2 pts/game).
Calvin Austin and Tyrell Shavers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Calvin Austin hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Tyrell Shavers travels to HOU (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Calvin Austin for 0.2 PPR points to Tyrell Shavers's 0.0.
Start Calvin Austin on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Austin | Shavers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 6.2 | 0.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.2 | 2.7 |
| Snap share | 53% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 0 |
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 Tyrell Shavers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Calvin Austin or Tyrell Shavers in Week 1?
Start Calvin Austin in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.2 PPR points to Tyrell Shavers's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Calvin Austin or Tyrell Shavers?
Our Clutch Score projects Calvin Austin for 0.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Tyrell Shavers.
Who has the better matchup, Calvin Austin or Tyrell Shavers?
Calvin Austin hosts DAL (easy) and Tyrell Shavers plays at HOU (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.