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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.

TEJosh OliverQMIN · TE46
1.5Clutch · Wk 1vs GB
TEMo Alie-CoxIND · TE62
0.8Clutch · Wk 1vs BAL

Who to start

Slight lean
Josh Oliver
  • 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

StatOliverAlie-Cox
Clutch Score (Wk 1)1.50.8
Baseline proj / game1.80.9
Points / game (season)3.71.8
Snap share46%39%
Red-zone touches65

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.