Start Jamari Thrash or Ricky Pearsall?
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.
WRJamari ThrashIRCLE · WR134
WRRicky PearsallIRSF · WR71Who to start
Slight leanRicky Pearsall- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.3 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jamari Thrash and Ricky Pearsall are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jamari Thrash travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Ricky Pearsall travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ricky Pearsall for 0.3 PPR points to Jamari Thrash's 0.1.
Start Ricky Pearsall on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Thrash | Pearsall |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.3 | 9.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.3 | 9.8 |
| Snap share | 35% | 70% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jamari Thrash vs Ricky Pearsall comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jamari Thrash or Ricky Pearsall in Week 1?
Start Ricky Pearsall in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.3 PPR points to Jamari Thrash's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jamari Thrash or Ricky Pearsall?
Our Clutch Score projects Ricky Pearsall for 0.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Jamari Thrash.
Who has the better matchup, Jamari Thrash or Ricky Pearsall?
Jamari Thrash plays at JAX (medium) and Ricky Pearsall plays at LAR (easy). Ricky Pearsall 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.