Start Elic Ayomanor 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.
WRElic AyomanorTEN · WR55
WRTyquan ThorntonKC · WR79Who to start
Slight leanTyquan Thornton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.3 vs 2.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Elic Ayomanor and Tyquan Thornton are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Elic Ayomanor hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Tyquan Thornton hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyquan Thornton for 3.3 PPR points to Elic Ayomanor's 2.8.
Start Tyquan Thornton on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ayomanor | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.3 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 79% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Elic Ayomanor vs Tyquan Thornton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Elic Ayomanor or Tyquan Thornton in Week 1?
Start Tyquan Thornton in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 3.3 PPR points to Elic Ayomanor's 2.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Elic Ayomanor or Tyquan Thornton?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyquan Thornton for 3.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.8 for Elic Ayomanor.
Who has the better matchup, Elic Ayomanor or Tyquan Thornton?
Elic Ayomanor hosts NYJ (hard) and Tyquan Thornton hosts DEN (hard). Elic Ayomanor 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.