Start Dont'e Thornton or John Metchie?
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
WRJohn MetchieCAR · WR84Who to start
Clear startJohn Metchie- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.3 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CHI, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Dont'e Thornton and John Metchie are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Dont'e Thornton hosts MIA (medium matchup) and John Metchie hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects John Metchie for 3.3 PPR points to Dont'e Thornton's 0.0.
Start John Metchie on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Thornton | Metchie |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.3 | 2.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 4.5 |
| Snap share | 48% | 43% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 5 |
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 John Metchie comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dont'e Thornton or John Metchie in Week 1?
Start John Metchie in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 3.3 PPR points to Dont'e Thornton's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dont'e Thornton or John Metchie?
Our Clutch Score projects John Metchie for 3.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Dont'e Thornton.
Who has the better matchup, Dont'e Thornton or John Metchie?
Dont'e Thornton hosts MIA (medium) and John Metchie hosts CHI (easy). John Metchie 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.