Start Bo Melton or Marquise Brown?
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.
WRBo MeltonGB · WR132
WRMarquise BrownPHI · WR43Who to start
Strong startMarquise Brown- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.4 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Bo Melton and Marquise Brown are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Bo Melton travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Marquise Brown hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Marquise Brown for 4.4 PPR points to Bo Melton's 0.5.
Start Marquise Brown on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Melton | Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.5 | 4.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.6 | 4.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.5 | 8.6 |
| Snap share | 9% | 51% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bo Melton vs Marquise Brown comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bo Melton or Marquise Brown in Week 1?
Start Marquise Brown in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.4 PPR points to Bo Melton's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bo Melton or Marquise Brown?
Our Clutch Score projects Marquise Brown for 4.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Bo Melton.
Who has the better matchup, Bo Melton or Marquise Brown?
Bo Melton plays at MIN (hard) and Marquise Brown hosts WAS (medium). Marquise 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.