Start A.J. Brown or CeeDee Lamb?
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.
WRA.J. BrownIRNE · WR65
WRCeeDee LambDAL · WR20Who to start
Strong startCeeDee Lamb- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.1 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
A.J. Brown and CeeDee Lamb are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. A.J. Brown travels to SEA (medium matchup) and CeeDee Lamb travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects CeeDee Lamb for 17.1 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Start CeeDee Lamb on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Lamb |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 17.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.8 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 15.4 |
| Snap share | 44% | 0% |
| 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 A.J. Brown vs CeeDee Lamb comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start A.J. Brown or CeeDee Lamb in Week 1?
Start CeeDee Lamb in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.1 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, A.J. Brown or CeeDee Lamb?
Our Clutch Score projects CeeDee Lamb for 17.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for A.J. Brown.
Who has the better matchup, A.J. Brown or CeeDee Lamb?
A.J. Brown plays at SEA (medium) and CeeDee Lamb plays at NYG (easy). CeeDee Lamb 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.