Start Malik Benson or Zavion Thomas?
Week 7 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.
WRMalik BensonLV · WR109
WRZavion ThomasCHI · WR112Who to start
Clear startZavion Thomas- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 0.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (1.9 vs 0.8 projected points).
Malik Benson and Zavion Thomas are a Week 7 start/sit call at wide receiver. Malik Benson hosts LAR (hard matchup) and Zavion Thomas hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Zavion Thomas for 2.1 PPR points to Malik Benson's 0.8.
Start Zavion Thomas on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Benson | Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 0.8 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 0.8 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| Snap share | 12% | 9% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Malik Benson vs Zavion Thomas comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Malik Benson or Zavion Thomas in Week 7?
Start Zavion Thomas in Week 7, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Malik Benson's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Malik Benson or Zavion Thomas?
Our Clutch Score projects Zavion Thomas for 2.1 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 0.8 for Malik Benson.
Who has the better matchup, Malik Benson or Zavion Thomas?
Malik Benson hosts LAR (hard) and Zavion Thomas hosts NE (medium). Zavion Thomas draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.