Start Isaac TeSlaa or Malachi Fields?
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.
WRIsaac TeSlaaDET · WR80
WRMalachi FieldsNYGWho to start
Clear startMalachi Fields- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.2 vs 5.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (6.2 vs 5.1 pts/game).
Isaac TeSlaa and Malachi Fields are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Isaac TeSlaa hosts NO (hard matchup) and Malachi Fields hosts DAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malachi Fields for 7.2 PPR points to Isaac TeSlaa's 5.3.
Start Malachi Fields on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | TeSlaa | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.3 | 7.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.1 | 6.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.5 | - |
| Snap share | 38% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Isaac TeSlaa vs Malachi Fields comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isaac TeSlaa or Malachi Fields in Week 1?
Start Malachi Fields in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.2 PPR points to Isaac TeSlaa's 5.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isaac TeSlaa or Malachi Fields?
Our Clutch Score projects Malachi Fields for 7.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.3 for Isaac TeSlaa.
Who has the better matchup, Isaac TeSlaa or Malachi Fields?
Isaac TeSlaa hosts NO (hard) and Malachi Fields hosts DAL (easy). Malachi Fields 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.