Start Devaughn Vele or Tyquan 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.
WRDevaughn VeleNO · WR90
WRTyquan ThorntonKC · WR78Who to start
Clear startDevaughn Vele- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.6 vs 3.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (5.4 vs 3.7 pts/game).
Devaughn Vele and Tyquan Thornton are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Devaughn Vele travels to DET (medium matchup) and Tyquan Thornton hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Devaughn Vele for 5.6 PPR points to Tyquan Thornton's 3.2.
Start Devaughn Vele on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Vele | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.6 | 3.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.4 | 3.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.1 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 51% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Devaughn Vele vs Tyquan Thornton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Devaughn Vele or Tyquan Thornton in Week 1?
Start Devaughn Vele in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.6 PPR points to Tyquan Thornton's 3.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Devaughn Vele or Tyquan Thornton?
Our Clutch Score projects Devaughn Vele for 5.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.2 for Tyquan Thornton.
Who has the better matchup, Devaughn Vele or Tyquan Thornton?
Devaughn Vele plays at DET (medium) and Tyquan Thornton hosts DEN (hard). Devaughn Vele 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.