Start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Ja'Marr Chase?
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.
WRAmon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR4
WRJa'Marr ChaseCIN · WR83Who to start
Clear startJa'Marr Chase- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 15.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 16.5 pts/game).
Amon-Ra St. Brown and Ja'Marr Chase are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Amon-Ra St. Brown hosts NO (hard matchup) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to Amon-Ra St. Brown's 15.3.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Chase |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.3 | 17.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.5 | 18.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.7 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Ja'Marr Chase comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to Amon-Ra St. Brown's 15.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Ja'Marr Chase?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.3 for Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Who has the better matchup, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Ja'Marr Chase?
Amon-Ra St. Brown hosts NO (hard) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium). Ja'Marr Chase 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.