Start Tyrell Shavers or Van Jefferson?
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: 0.3 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
Tyrell Shavers and Van Jefferson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Tyrell Shavers travels to HOU (medium matchup) and Van Jefferson travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Van Jefferson for 0.3 PPR points to Tyrell Shavers's 0.0.
Start Van Jefferson on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Shavers | Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.7 | 4.4 |
| Snap share | 41% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Tyrell Shavers vs Van Jefferson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Tyrell Shavers or Van Jefferson in Week 1?
Start Van Jefferson in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.3 PPR points to Tyrell Shavers's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Tyrell Shavers or Van Jefferson?
Our Clutch Score projects Van Jefferson for 0.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Tyrell Shavers.
Who has the better matchup, Tyrell Shavers or Van Jefferson?
Tyrell Shavers plays at HOU (medium) and Van Jefferson plays at PHI (hard). Tyrell Shavers 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.