Start Jeremy Ruckert or Mo Alie-Cox?
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.
TEJeremy RuckertNYJ · TE55
TEMo Alie-CoxIND · TE64Who to start
Slight leanMo Alie-Cox- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.8 vs 0.5 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jeremy Ruckert and Mo Alie-Cox are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jeremy Ruckert travels to TEN (medium matchup) and Mo Alie-Cox hosts BAL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mo Alie-Cox for 0.8 PPR points to Jeremy Ruckert's 0.5.
Start Mo Alie-Cox on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ruckert | Alie-Cox |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Snap share | 47% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jeremy Ruckert vs Mo Alie-Cox comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jeremy Ruckert or Mo Alie-Cox in Week 1?
Start Mo Alie-Cox in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 0.8 PPR points to Jeremy Ruckert's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jeremy Ruckert or Mo Alie-Cox?
Our Clutch Score projects Mo Alie-Cox for 0.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Jeremy Ruckert.
Who has the better matchup, Jeremy Ruckert or Mo Alie-Cox?
Jeremy Ruckert plays at TEN (medium) and Mo Alie-Cox hosts BAL (hard). Jeremy Ruckert 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.