Start Cyrus Allen or Ted Hurst?
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.
WRCyrus AllenKC
WRTed HurstTBWho to start
Slight leanTed Hurst- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.3 vs 5.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Cyrus Allen and Ted Hurst are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Cyrus Allen hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Ted Hurst travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ted Hurst for 5.3 PPR points to Cyrus Allen's 5.0.
Start Ted Hurst on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Hurst |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cyrus Allen vs Ted Hurst comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cyrus Allen or Ted Hurst in Week 1?
Start Ted Hurst in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 5.3 PPR points to Cyrus Allen's 5.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cyrus Allen or Ted Hurst?
Our Clutch Score projects Ted Hurst for 5.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.0 for Cyrus Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Cyrus Allen or Ted Hurst?
Cyrus Allen hosts DEN (hard) and Ted Hurst plays at CIN (hard). Cyrus Allen 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.