Start Kevin Austin or Theo Wease?
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
WRTheo WeaseLAC · WR129Who to start
Slight leanTheo Wease- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.7 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Kevin Austin and Theo Wease are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Kevin Austin travels to DET (medium matchup) and Theo Wease hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Theo Wease for 0.7 PPR points to Kevin Austin's 0.4.
Start Theo Wease on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Austin | Wease |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.1 | 8.6 |
| Snap share | 42% | 32% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
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 Theo Wease comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kevin Austin or Theo Wease in Week 1?
Start Theo Wease in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 0.7 PPR points to Kevin Austin's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kevin Austin or Theo Wease?
Our Clutch Score projects Theo Wease for 0.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Kevin Austin.
Who has the better matchup, Kevin Austin or Theo Wease?
Kevin Austin plays at DET (medium) and Theo Wease hosts ARI (easy). Theo Wease 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.