Start A.J. Brown or Terry McLaurin?
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 · WR46
WRTerry McLaurinWAS · WR22Who to start
Strong startTerry McLaurin- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.3 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
A.J. Brown and Terry McLaurin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. A.J. Brown travels to SEA (easy matchup) and Terry McLaurin travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Terry McLaurin for 10.3 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Start Terry McLaurin on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 10.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.8 | 12.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 3.4 |
| 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 Terry McLaurin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start A.J. Brown or Terry McLaurin in Week 1?
Start Terry McLaurin in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.3 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, A.J. Brown or Terry McLaurin?
Our Clutch Score projects Terry McLaurin for 10.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for A.J. Brown.
Who has the better matchup, A.J. Brown or Terry McLaurin?
A.J. Brown plays at SEA (easy) and Terry McLaurin plays at PHI (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.