Start Isaac TeSlaa or Rashod Bateman?
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
WRRashod BatemanBAL · WR97Who to start
Clear startRashod Bateman- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.8 vs 5.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (6.0 vs 5.1 pts/game).
Isaac TeSlaa and Rashod Bateman are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Isaac TeSlaa hosts NO (hard matchup) and Rashod Bateman travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Rashod Bateman for 7.8 PPR points to Isaac TeSlaa's 5.3.
Start Rashod Bateman on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | TeSlaa | Bateman |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.3 | 7.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Snap share | 38% | 69% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 8 |
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 Rashod Bateman comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isaac TeSlaa or Rashod Bateman in Week 1?
Start Rashod Bateman in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.8 PPR points to Isaac TeSlaa's 5.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isaac TeSlaa or Rashod Bateman?
Our Clutch Score projects Rashod Bateman for 7.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.3 for Isaac TeSlaa.
Who has the better matchup, Isaac TeSlaa or Rashod Bateman?
Isaac TeSlaa hosts NO (hard) and Rashod Bateman plays at IND (easy). Rashod Bateman 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.