Start Darius Slayton or Tory Horton?
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: 5.9 vs 4.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
Darius Slayton and Tory Horton are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Darius Slayton hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Tory Horton hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Darius Slayton for 5.9 PPR points to Tory Horton's 4.9.
Start Darius Slayton on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Slayton | Horton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.9 | 4.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.1 | 8.1 |
| Snap share | 81% | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Darius Slayton vs Tory Horton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Darius Slayton or Tory Horton in Week 1?
Start Darius Slayton in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 5.9 PPR points to Tory Horton's 4.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Darius Slayton or Tory Horton?
Our Clutch Score projects Darius Slayton for 5.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.9 for Tory Horton.
Who has the better matchup, Darius Slayton or Tory Horton?
Darius Slayton hosts DAL (easy) and Tory Horton hosts NE (hard). Darius Slayton 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.