Start A.J. Brown or Parker Washington?
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. BrownONE · WR11
WRParker WashingtonJAX · WR27Who to start
Strong startParker Washington- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.7 vs 0.5 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
A.J. Brown and Parker Washington are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. A.J. Brown travels to SEA (easy matchup) and Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Parker Washington for 11.7 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.5.
Start Parker Washington on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.5 | 11.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.5 | 12.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.7 | 11.5 |
| Snap share | 91% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 13 |
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 Parker Washington comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start A.J. Brown or Parker Washington in Week 1?
Start Parker Washington in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 11.7 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, A.J. Brown or Parker Washington?
Our Clutch Score projects Parker Washington for 11.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for A.J. Brown.
Who has the better matchup, A.J. Brown or Parker Washington?
A.J. Brown plays at SEA (easy) and Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard). 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.