Start Calvin Austin or Jayden Higgins?
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.
WRCalvin AustinIRNYG · WR73
WRJayden HigginsIRHOU · WR47Who to start
Slight leanCalvin Austin- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.2 vs 0.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Calvin Austin and Jayden Higgins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Calvin Austin hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Jayden Higgins hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Calvin Austin for 0.2 PPR points to Jayden Higgins's 0.2.
Start Calvin Austin on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Austin | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 6.2 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.2 | 7.6 |
| Snap share | 53% | 56% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 7 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Calvin Austin vs Jayden Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Calvin Austin or Jayden Higgins in Week 1?
Start Calvin Austin in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 0.2 PPR points to Jayden Higgins's 0.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Calvin Austin or Jayden Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Calvin Austin for 0.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.2 for Jayden Higgins.
Who has the better matchup, Calvin Austin or Jayden Higgins?
Calvin Austin hosts DAL (easy) and Jayden Higgins hosts BUF (hard). Calvin Austin 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.