Start Jalen Tolbert or Xavier Hutchinson?
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
WRXavier HutchinsonHOU · WR63Who to start
Slight leanJalen Tolbert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.8 vs 1.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Medium).
Jalen Tolbert and Xavier Hutchinson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jalen Tolbert travels to LV (medium matchup) and Xavier Hutchinson hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Tolbert for 1.8 PPR points to Xavier Hutchinson's 1.8.
Start Jalen Tolbert on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tolbert | Hutchinson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.6 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 52% | 57% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 7 |
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 Xavier Hutchinson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Tolbert or Xavier Hutchinson in Week 1?
Start Jalen Tolbert in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 1.8 PPR points to Xavier Hutchinson's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Tolbert or Xavier Hutchinson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Tolbert for 1.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.8 for Xavier Hutchinson.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Tolbert or Xavier Hutchinson?
Jalen Tolbert plays at LV (medium) and Xavier Hutchinson hosts BUF (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.