Start Kevin Austin or Mitchell Tinsley?
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.
WRKevin AustinNO · WR119
WRMitchell TinsleyHOU · WR120Who to start
Clear startMitchell Tinsley- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.6 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (1.9 vs 0.4 pts/game).
Kevin Austin and Mitchell Tinsley are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Kevin Austin travels to DET (medium matchup) and Mitchell Tinsley hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mitchell Tinsley for 1.6 PPR points to Kevin Austin's 0.4.
Start Mitchell Tinsley on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Austin | Tinsley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.1 | 1.9 |
| Snap share | 42% | 27% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kevin Austin vs Mitchell Tinsley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kevin Austin or Mitchell Tinsley in Week 1?
Start Mitchell Tinsley in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.6 PPR points to Kevin Austin's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kevin Austin or Mitchell Tinsley?
Our Clutch Score projects Mitchell Tinsley for 1.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Kevin Austin.
Who has the better matchup, Kevin Austin or Mitchell Tinsley?
Kevin Austin plays at DET (medium) and Mitchell Tinsley hosts BUF (hard). Kevin Austin 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.