Start Marquise Brown 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.4 vs 1.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Marquise Brown and Mitchell Tinsley are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Marquise Brown hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Mitchell Tinsley hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Marquise Brown for 4.4 PPR points to Mitchell Tinsley's 1.6.
Start Marquise Brown on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Tinsley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.4 | 1.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.0 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.6 | 1.9 |
| Snap share | 51% | 27% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Marquise Brown vs Mitchell Tinsley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Marquise Brown or Mitchell Tinsley in Week 1?
Start Marquise Brown in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.4 PPR points to Mitchell Tinsley's 1.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Marquise Brown or Mitchell Tinsley?
Our Clutch Score projects Marquise Brown for 4.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.6 for Mitchell Tinsley.
Who has the better matchup, Marquise Brown or Mitchell Tinsley?
Marquise Brown hosts WAS (medium) and Mitchell Tinsley hosts BUF (hard). Marquise Brown 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.