Start Ian Thomas or Mo Alie-Cox?
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
TEMo Alie-CoxIND · TE64Who to start
Slight leanMo Alie-Cox- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.8 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (0.9 vs 0.2 pts/game).
Ian Thomas and Mo Alie-Cox are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Ian Thomas hosts MIA (easy matchup) and Mo Alie-Cox hosts BAL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mo Alie-Cox for 0.8 PPR points to Ian Thomas's 0.3.
Start Mo Alie-Cox on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Thomas | Alie-Cox |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Snap share | 35% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 5 |
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 Mo Alie-Cox comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ian Thomas or Mo Alie-Cox in Week 1?
Start Mo Alie-Cox in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.8 PPR points to Ian Thomas's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ian Thomas or Mo Alie-Cox?
Our Clutch Score projects Mo Alie-Cox for 0.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Ian Thomas.
Who has the better matchup, Ian Thomas or Mo Alie-Cox?
Ian Thomas hosts MIA (easy) and Mo Alie-Cox hosts BAL (hard). 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.