Start Germie Bernard or Ted Hurst?
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.
WRGermie BernardPIT
WRTed HurstTBWho to start
Clear startGermie Bernard- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.7 vs 5.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ATL, Easy).
Germie Bernard and Ted Hurst are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Germie Bernard hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Ted Hurst travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Germie Bernard for 6.7 PPR points to Ted Hurst's 5.3.
Start Germie Bernard on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bernard | Hurst |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 5.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Germie Bernard vs Ted Hurst comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Germie Bernard or Ted Hurst in Week 1?
Start Germie Bernard in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 6.7 PPR points to Ted Hurst's 5.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Germie Bernard or Ted Hurst?
Our Clutch Score projects Germie Bernard for 6.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.3 for Ted Hurst.
Who has the better matchup, Germie Bernard or Ted Hurst?
Germie Bernard hosts ATL (easy) and Ted Hurst plays at CIN (hard). Germie Bernard 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.