Start Greg Dortch or Tim Patrick?
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.
WRGreg DortchBUF · WR82
WRTim PatrickQNYJ · WR100Who to start
Clear startGreg Dortch- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.8 vs 0.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Greg Dortch and Tim Patrick are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Greg Dortch travels to HOU (medium matchup) and Tim Patrick travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Greg Dortch for 2.8 PPR points to Tim Patrick's 0.8.
Start Greg Dortch on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Dortch | Patrick |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.3 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 35% | 31% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Greg Dortch vs Tim Patrick comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Greg Dortch or Tim Patrick in Week 1?
Start Greg Dortch in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.8 PPR points to Tim Patrick's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Greg Dortch or Tim Patrick?
Our Clutch Score projects Greg Dortch for 2.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.8 for Tim Patrick.
Who has the better matchup, Greg Dortch or Tim Patrick?
Greg Dortch plays at HOU (medium) and Tim Patrick plays at TEN (easy). Tim Patrick 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.