Start Kaden Wetjen or Tim Patrick?
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: 0.8 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (0.8 vs 0.2 pts/game).
Kaden Wetjen and Tim Patrick are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Kaden Wetjen hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Tim Patrick travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tim Patrick for 0.8 PPR points to Kaden Wetjen's 0.3.
Start Tim Patrick on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Wetjen | Patrick |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 3.2 |
| Snap share | - | 31% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kaden Wetjen vs Tim Patrick comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kaden Wetjen or Tim Patrick in Week 1?
Start Tim Patrick in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.8 PPR points to Kaden Wetjen's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kaden Wetjen or Tim Patrick?
Our Clutch Score projects Tim Patrick for 0.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Kaden Wetjen.
Who has the better matchup, Kaden Wetjen or Tim Patrick?
Kaden Wetjen hosts ATL (easy) and Tim Patrick plays at TEN (easy). Tim Patrick draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.