Start Tank Dell 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.
WRTank DellIRHOU · WR114
WRTyquan ThorntonKC · WR107Who to start
Clear startTyquan Thornton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.2 vs 0.1 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Tank Dell and Tyquan Thornton are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Tank Dell hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Tyquan Thornton hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyquan Thornton for 3.2 PPR points to Tank Dell's 0.1.
Start Tyquan Thornton on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Dell | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 3.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.1 | 3.7 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Tank Dell vs Tyquan Thornton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Tank Dell or Tyquan Thornton in Week 1?
Start Tyquan Thornton in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.2 PPR points to Tank Dell's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Tank Dell or Tyquan Thornton?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyquan Thornton for 3.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Tank Dell.
Who has the better matchup, Tank Dell or Tyquan Thornton?
Tank Dell hosts BUF (hard) and Tyquan Thornton hosts DEN (hard). Tank Dell 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.