Start Calvin Ridley or Isaac TeSlaa?
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
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.1 vs 4.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NO, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (6.2 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Calvin Ridley and Isaac TeSlaa are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Calvin Ridley hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Isaac TeSlaa hosts NO (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaac TeSlaa for 6.1 PPR points to Calvin Ridley's 4.3.
Start Isaac TeSlaa on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ridley | TeSlaa |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.3 | 6.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 4.5 |
| Snap share | 58% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 10 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Calvin Ridley vs Isaac TeSlaa comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Calvin Ridley or Isaac TeSlaa in Week 1?
Start Isaac TeSlaa in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.1 PPR points to Calvin Ridley's 4.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Calvin Ridley or Isaac TeSlaa?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaac TeSlaa for 6.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.3 for Calvin Ridley.
Who has the better matchup, Calvin Ridley or Isaac TeSlaa?
Calvin Ridley hosts NYJ (hard) and Isaac TeSlaa hosts NO (medium). Isaac TeSlaa 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.