Start A.J. Brown or Davante Adams?
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
WRDavante AdamsLAR · WR64Who to start
Strong startDavante Adams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.5 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
A.J. Brown and Davante Adams are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. A.J. Brown travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Davante Adams hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Davante Adams for 12.5 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Start Davante Adams on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Adams |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 12.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.8 | 11.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Snap share | 44% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
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 Davante Adams comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start A.J. Brown or Davante Adams in Week 1?
Start Davante Adams in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.5 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, A.J. Brown or Davante Adams?
Our Clutch Score projects Davante Adams for 12.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for A.J. Brown.
Who has the better matchup, A.J. Brown or Davante Adams?
A.J. Brown plays at SEA (medium) and Davante Adams hosts SF (easy). Davante Adams 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.