Start Devontez Walker 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.
WRDevontez WalkerQBAL · WR115
WRDont'e ThorntonIRLV · WR133Who to start
Clear startDevontez Walker- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.0 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Devontez Walker and Dont'e Thornton are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Devontez Walker travels to IND (easy matchup) and Dont'e Thornton hosts MIA (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Devontez Walker for 2.0 PPR points to Dont'e Thornton's 0.0.
Start Devontez Walker on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Walker | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 0.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Snap share | 20% | 48% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Devontez Walker vs Dont'e Thornton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Devontez Walker or Dont'e Thornton in Week 1?
Start Devontez Walker in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.0 PPR points to Dont'e Thornton's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Devontez Walker or Dont'e Thornton?
Our Clutch Score projects Devontez Walker for 2.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Dont'e Thornton.
Who has the better matchup, Devontez Walker or Dont'e Thornton?
Devontez Walker plays at IND (easy) and Dont'e Thornton hosts MIA (medium). Devontez Walker 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.