Start A.J. Brown or Ladd McConkey?
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
WRLadd McConkeyQLAC · WR12Who to start
Strong startLadd McConkey- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- Healthier: Questionable vs IR.
A.J. Brown and Ladd McConkey are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. A.J. Brown travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ladd McConkey for 13.9 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Start Ladd McConkey on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | McConkey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 13.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.8 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 19.2 |
| 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 Ladd McConkey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start A.J. Brown or Ladd McConkey in Week 1?
Start Ladd McConkey in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, A.J. Brown or Ladd McConkey?
Our Clutch Score projects Ladd McConkey for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for A.J. Brown.
Who has the better matchup, A.J. Brown or Ladd McConkey?
A.J. Brown plays at SEA (medium) and Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy). Ladd McConkey 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.