Start Reggie Virgil or Tim Patrick?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.2 vs 0.8 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Reggie Virgil and Tim Patrick are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Reggie Virgil travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Tim Patrick travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Reggie Virgil for 1.2 PPR points to Tim Patrick's 0.8.
Start Reggie Virgil on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Virgil | Patrick |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 3.2 |
| Snap share | - | 31% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Reggie Virgil vs Tim Patrick comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Reggie Virgil or Tim Patrick in Week 1?
Start Reggie Virgil in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.2 PPR points to Tim Patrick's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Reggie Virgil or Tim Patrick?
Our Clutch Score projects Reggie Virgil for 1.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.8 for Tim Patrick.
Who has the better matchup, Reggie Virgil or Tim Patrick?
Reggie Virgil plays at LAC (hard) and Tim Patrick plays at TEN (easy). Tim Patrick 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.