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Start Bryce Lance or Jahan Dotson?

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.

WRBryce LanceNO
2.2Clutch · Wk 1@ DET
WRJahan DotsonATL · WR102
4.3Clutch · Wk 1@ PIT

Who to start

Clear start
Jahan Dotson
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.3 vs 2.2 projected points.
  • Better matchup (at PIT, Easy).
  • Stronger baseline projection (4.2 vs 2.3 pts/game).

Bryce Lance and Jahan Dotson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Bryce Lance travels to DET (medium matchup) and Jahan Dotson travels to PIT (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jahan Dotson for 4.3 PPR points to Bryce Lance's 2.2.

Start Jahan Dotson on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatLanceDotson
Clutch Score (Wk 1)2.24.3
Baseline proj / game2.34.2
Points / game (season)-3.0
Snap share-55%
Red-zone touches-3

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bryce Lance vs Jahan Dotson comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Bryce Lance or Jahan Dotson in Week 1?

Start Jahan Dotson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.3 PPR points to Bryce Lance's 2.2.

Who is projected to score more this week, Bryce Lance or Jahan Dotson?

Our Clutch Score projects Jahan Dotson for 4.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Bryce Lance.

Who has the better matchup, Bryce Lance or Jahan Dotson?

Bryce Lance plays at DET (medium) and Jahan Dotson plays at PIT (easy). Jahan Dotson 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.