Start Ian Thomas or Jeremy Ruckert?
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.
TEIan ThomasLV · TE68
TEJeremy RuckertNYJ · TE53Who to start
Slight leanJeremy Ruckert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.6 vs 0.3 projected points.
Ian Thomas and Jeremy Ruckert are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Ian Thomas hosts MIA (easy matchup) and Jeremy Ruckert travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jeremy Ruckert for 0.6 PPR points to Ian Thomas's 0.3.
Start Jeremy Ruckert on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Thomas | Ruckert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 2.8 |
| Snap share | 35% | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ian Thomas vs Jeremy Ruckert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ian Thomas or Jeremy Ruckert in Week 1?
Start Jeremy Ruckert in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.6 PPR points to Ian Thomas's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ian Thomas or Jeremy Ruckert?
Our Clutch Score projects Jeremy Ruckert for 0.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Ian Thomas.
Who has the better matchup, Ian Thomas or Jeremy Ruckert?
Ian Thomas hosts MIA (easy) and Jeremy Ruckert plays at TEN (easy). Ian Thomas 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.