Start CJ Daniels or Dont'e Thornton?
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.
WRCJ DanielsOLAR
WRDont'e ThorntonIRLV · WR133Who to start
Slight leanCJ Daniels- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.1 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
CJ Daniels and Dont'e Thornton are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. CJ Daniels hosts SF (medium matchup) and Dont'e Thornton hosts MIA (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects CJ Daniels for 0.1 PPR points to Dont'e Thornton's 0.0.
Start CJ Daniels on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Daniels | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 1.6 |
| Snap share | - | 48% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long CJ Daniels vs Dont'e Thornton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start CJ Daniels or Dont'e Thornton in Week 1?
Start CJ Daniels in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.1 PPR points to Dont'e Thornton's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, CJ Daniels or Dont'e Thornton?
Our Clutch Score projects CJ Daniels for 0.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Dont'e Thornton.
Who has the better matchup, CJ Daniels or Dont'e Thornton?
CJ Daniels hosts SF (medium) and Dont'e Thornton hosts MIA (medium). CJ Daniels 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.