Start Josh Oliver 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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.5 vs 0.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (1.8 vs 0.9 pts/game).
Josh Oliver and Mo Alie-Cox are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard matchup) and Mo Alie-Cox hosts BAL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Oliver for 1.5 PPR points to Mo Alie-Cox's 0.8.
Start Josh Oliver on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Oliver | Alie-Cox |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 1.8 |
| Snap share | 46% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Josh Oliver vs Mo Alie-Cox comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Oliver or Mo Alie-Cox in Week 1?
Start Josh Oliver in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.5 PPR points to Mo Alie-Cox's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Oliver or Mo Alie-Cox?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Oliver for 1.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.8 for Mo Alie-Cox.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Oliver or Mo Alie-Cox?
Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard) and Mo Alie-Cox hosts BAL (hard). Josh Oliver 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.