Start Ian Thomas or Luke Farrell?
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 · TE69
TELuke FarrellSF · TE65Who to start
Slight leanLuke Farrell- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.6 vs 0.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Ian Thomas and Luke Farrell are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Ian Thomas hosts MIA (easy matchup) and Luke Farrell travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Luke Farrell for 0.6 PPR points to Ian Thomas's 0.3.
Start Luke Farrell on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Thomas | Farrell |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Snap share | 35% | 36% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 4 |
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 Luke Farrell comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ian Thomas or Luke Farrell in Week 1?
Start Luke Farrell in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. 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 Luke Farrell?
Our Clutch Score projects Luke Farrell for 0.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Ian Thomas.
Who has the better matchup, Ian Thomas or Luke Farrell?
Ian Thomas hosts MIA (easy) and Luke Farrell plays at LAR (medium). 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.