Start Keon Coleman or Tyquan Thornton?
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.
WRKeon ColemanBUF · WR60
WRTyquan ThorntonKC · WR79Who to start
Clear startKeon Coleman- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 3.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at HOU, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (5.0 vs 3.7 pts/game).
Keon Coleman and Tyquan Thornton are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Keon Coleman travels to HOU (medium matchup) and Tyquan Thornton hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Keon Coleman for 5.0 PPR points to Tyquan Thornton's 3.3.
Start Keon Coleman on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Coleman | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.0 | 3.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.0 | 3.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.9 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 64% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Keon Coleman vs Tyquan Thornton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Keon Coleman or Tyquan Thornton in Week 1?
Start Keon Coleman in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Tyquan Thornton's 3.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Keon Coleman or Tyquan Thornton?
Our Clutch Score projects Keon Coleman for 5.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.3 for Tyquan Thornton.
Who has the better matchup, Keon Coleman or Tyquan Thornton?
Keon Coleman plays at HOU (medium) and Tyquan Thornton hosts DEN (hard). Keon Coleman 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.