Start Jalen Royals or Zavion Thomas?
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.
WRJalen RoyalsKC · WR129
WRZavion ThomasCHI · WR112Who to start
Clear startZavion Thomas- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.3 vs 1.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.4 vs 2.0 pts/game).
Jalen Royals and Zavion Thomas are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jalen Royals hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Zavion Thomas travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Zavion Thomas for 3.3 PPR points to Jalen Royals's 1.8.
Start Zavion Thomas on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Royals | Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.8 | 3.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 3.4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jalen Royals vs Zavion Thomas comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Royals or Zavion Thomas in Week 1?
Start Zavion Thomas in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.3 PPR points to Jalen Royals's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Royals or Zavion Thomas?
Our Clutch Score projects Zavion Thomas for 3.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.8 for Jalen Royals.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Royals or Zavion Thomas?
Jalen Royals hosts DEN (hard) and Zavion Thomas plays at CAR (hard). Jalen Royals 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.