Start Jalen Tolbert or Joshua Palmer?
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 TolbertMIA · WR111
WRJoshua PalmerBUF · WR100Who to start
Slight leanJalen Tolbert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 1.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Medium).
Jalen Tolbert and Joshua Palmer are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jalen Tolbert travels to LV (medium matchup) and Joshua Palmer travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Tolbert for 2.1 PPR points to Joshua Palmer's 1.7.
Start Jalen Tolbert on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tolbert | Palmer |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.6 | 4.4 |
| Snap share | 52% | 46% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jalen Tolbert vs Joshua Palmer comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Tolbert or Joshua Palmer in Week 1?
Start Jalen Tolbert in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Joshua Palmer's 1.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Tolbert or Joshua Palmer?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Tolbert for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.7 for Joshua Palmer.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Tolbert or Joshua Palmer?
Jalen Tolbert plays at LV (medium) and Joshua Palmer plays at HOU (hard). Jalen Tolbert 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.