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Start Jalen Tolbert or Olamide Zaccheaus?

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
2.1Clutch · Wk 1@ LV
WROlamide ZaccheausATL · WR74
5.1Clutch · Wk 1@ PIT

Who to start

Clear start
Olamide Zaccheaus
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.1 vs 2.1 projected points.
  • Better matchup (at PIT, Easy).
  • Stronger baseline projection (4.5 vs 2.0 pts/game).

Jalen Tolbert and Olamide Zaccheaus are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jalen Tolbert travels to LV (medium matchup) and Olamide Zaccheaus travels to PIT (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Olamide Zaccheaus for 5.1 PPR points to Jalen Tolbert's 2.1.

Start Olamide Zaccheaus on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatTolbertZaccheaus
Clutch Score (Wk 1)2.15.1
Baseline proj / game2.04.5
Points / game (season)3.65.3
Snap share52%56%
Red-zone touches412

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 Olamide Zaccheaus comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Jalen Tolbert or Olamide Zaccheaus in Week 1?

Start Olamide Zaccheaus in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.1 PPR points to Jalen Tolbert's 2.1.

Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Tolbert or Olamide Zaccheaus?

Our Clutch Score projects Olamide Zaccheaus for 5.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.1 for Jalen Tolbert.

Who has the better matchup, Jalen Tolbert or Olamide Zaccheaus?

Jalen Tolbert plays at LV (medium) and Olamide Zaccheaus plays at PIT (easy). Olamide Zaccheaus 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.