Start A.J. Brown or Tetairoa McMillan?
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
WRTetairoa McMillanCAR · WR32Who to start
Strong startTetairoa McMillan- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.1 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CHI, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
A.J. Brown and Tetairoa McMillan are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. A.J. Brown travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Tetairoa McMillan hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tetairoa McMillan for 15.1 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Start Tetairoa McMillan on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | McMillan |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 15.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.8 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 10.5 |
| 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 Tetairoa McMillan comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start A.J. Brown or Tetairoa McMillan in Week 1?
Start Tetairoa McMillan in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.1 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, A.J. Brown or Tetairoa McMillan?
Our Clutch Score projects Tetairoa McMillan for 15.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for A.J. Brown.
Who has the better matchup, A.J. Brown or Tetairoa McMillan?
A.J. Brown plays at SEA (medium) and Tetairoa McMillan hosts CHI (easy). Tetairoa McMillan 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.