Start Marvin Mims or Tyquan Thornton?
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.
WRMarvin MimsDEN · WR64
WRTyquan ThorntonKC · WR78Who to start
Clear startMarvin Mims- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.4 vs 3.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (at KC, Easy).
Marvin Mims and Tyquan Thornton are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Marvin Mims travels to KC (easy matchup) and Tyquan Thornton hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Marvin Mims for 4.4 PPR points to Tyquan Thornton's 3.2.
Start Marvin Mims on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mims | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 35% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Marvin Mims vs Tyquan Thornton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Marvin Mims or Tyquan Thornton in Week 1?
Start Marvin Mims in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 4.4 PPR points to Tyquan Thornton's 3.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Marvin Mims or Tyquan Thornton?
Our Clutch Score projects Marvin Mims for 4.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.2 for Tyquan Thornton.
Who has the better matchup, Marvin Mims or Tyquan Thornton?
Marvin Mims plays at KC (easy) and Tyquan Thornton hosts DEN (hard). Marvin Mims 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.