Start Kevin Austin or Tyrell Shavers?
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 · WR121
WRTyrell ShaversPUPBUF · WR112Who to start
Clear startKevin Austin- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.9 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Medium).
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
Kevin Austin and Tyrell Shavers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Kevin Austin travels to DET (medium matchup) and Tyrell Shavers travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kevin Austin for 1.9 PPR points to Tyrell Shavers's 0.0.
Start Kevin Austin on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Austin | Shavers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.1 | 2.7 |
| Snap share | 42% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
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 Tyrell Shavers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kevin Austin or Tyrell Shavers in Week 1?
Start Kevin Austin in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.9 PPR points to Tyrell Shavers's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kevin Austin or Tyrell Shavers?
Our Clutch Score projects Kevin Austin for 1.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Tyrell Shavers.
Who has the better matchup, Kevin Austin or Tyrell Shavers?
Kevin Austin plays at DET (medium) and Tyrell Shavers plays at HOU (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.