Start A.J. Brown or Tee Higgins?
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
WRTee HigginsCIN · WR41Who to start
Strong startTee Higgins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.7 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
A.J. Brown and Tee Higgins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. A.J. Brown travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Tee Higgins hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 12.7 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Start Tee Higgins on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 12.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.8 | 13.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 8.9 |
| Snap share | 44% | 0% |
| 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 Tee Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start A.J. Brown or Tee Higgins in Week 1?
Start Tee Higgins in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.7 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, A.J. Brown or Tee Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 12.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for A.J. Brown.
Who has the better matchup, A.J. Brown or Tee Higgins?
A.J. Brown plays at SEA (medium) and Tee Higgins 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.