Start A.J. Brown or Ja'Marr Chase?
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
WRJa'Marr ChaseCIN · WR83Who to start
Strong startJa'Marr Chase- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
A.J. Brown and Ja'Marr Chase are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. A.J. Brown travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Chase |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 17.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.8 | 18.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 44% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
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 Ja'Marr Chase comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start A.J. Brown or Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, A.J. Brown or Ja'Marr Chase?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for A.J. Brown.
Who has the better matchup, A.J. Brown or Ja'Marr Chase?
A.J. Brown plays at SEA (medium) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium). A.J. Brown 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.