Start Dont'e Thornton or Jaylin Lane?
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.
WRDont'e ThorntonIRLV · WR133
WRJaylin LaneWAS · WR105Who to start
Clear startJaylin Lane- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.8 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Dont'e Thornton and Jaylin Lane are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Dont'e Thornton hosts MIA (medium matchup) and Jaylin Lane travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaylin Lane for 1.8 PPR points to Dont'e Thornton's 0.0.
Start Jaylin Lane on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Thornton | Lane |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 3.3 |
| Snap share | 48% | 37% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dont'e Thornton vs Jaylin Lane comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dont'e Thornton or Jaylin Lane in Week 1?
Start Jaylin Lane in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.8 PPR points to Dont'e Thornton's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dont'e Thornton or Jaylin Lane?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaylin Lane for 1.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Dont'e Thornton.
Who has the better matchup, Dont'e Thornton or Jaylin Lane?
Dont'e Thornton hosts MIA (medium) and Jaylin Lane plays at PHI (hard). Dont'e Thornton 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.