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Start A.J. Brown or Rome Odunze?

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
0.3Clutch · Wk 1@ SEA
WRRome OdunzeCHI · WR52
10.8Clutch · Wk 1@ CAR

Who to start

Strong start
Rome Odunze
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.8 vs 0.3 projected points.
  • Healthier: no designation vs IR.

A.J. Brown and Rome Odunze are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. A.J. Brown travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Rome Odunze travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Rome Odunze for 10.8 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.

Start Rome Odunze on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatBrownOdunze
Clutch Score (Wk 1)0.310.8
Baseline proj / game9.812.2
Points / game (season)5.67.2
Snap share44%0%
Red-zone touches00

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 Rome Odunze comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start A.J. Brown or Rome Odunze in Week 1?

Start Rome Odunze in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.8 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.

Who is projected to score more this week, A.J. Brown or Rome Odunze?

Our Clutch Score projects Rome Odunze for 10.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for A.J. Brown.

Who has the better matchup, A.J. Brown or Rome Odunze?

A.J. Brown plays at SEA (medium) and Rome Odunze plays at CAR (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.