Start Grant Calcaterra or Ian Thomas?
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.
TEGrant CalcaterraIRPHI · TE71
TEIan ThomasLV · TE69Who to start
Slight leanIan Thomas- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.3 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Grant Calcaterra and Ian Thomas are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Grant Calcaterra hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Ian Thomas hosts MIA (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ian Thomas for 0.3 PPR points to Grant Calcaterra's 0.1.
Start Ian Thomas on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Calcaterra | Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Snap share | 40% | 35% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Grant Calcaterra vs Ian Thomas comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Grant Calcaterra or Ian Thomas in Week 1?
Start Ian Thomas in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.3 PPR points to Grant Calcaterra's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Grant Calcaterra or Ian Thomas?
Our Clutch Score projects Ian Thomas for 0.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Grant Calcaterra.
Who has the better matchup, Grant Calcaterra or Ian Thomas?
Grant Calcaterra hosts WAS (easy) and Ian Thomas hosts MIA (easy). Grant Calcaterra 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.