Start Jalen Tolbert or Kendrick Bourne?
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 · WR110
WRKendrick BourneARI · WR67Who to start
Clear startKendrick Bourne- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.6 vs 1.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.6 vs 2.0 pts/game).
Jalen Tolbert and Kendrick Bourne are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jalen Tolbert travels to LV (medium matchup) and Kendrick Bourne travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kendrick Bourne for 3.6 PPR points to Jalen Tolbert's 1.8.
Start Kendrick Bourne on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tolbert | Bourne |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.8 | 3.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 4.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.6 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 52% | 57% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 2 |
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 Kendrick Bourne comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Tolbert or Kendrick Bourne in Week 1?
Start Kendrick Bourne in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.6 PPR points to Jalen Tolbert's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Tolbert or Kendrick Bourne?
Our Clutch Score projects Kendrick Bourne for 3.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.8 for Jalen Tolbert.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Tolbert or Kendrick Bourne?
Jalen Tolbert plays at LV (medium) and Kendrick Bourne plays at LAC (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.