Start CeeDee Lamb or Jaylen Waddle?
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.
WRCeeDee LambDAL · WR5
WRJaylen WaddleDEN · WR21Who to start
Strong startCeeDee Lamb- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.1 vs 11.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
CeeDee Lamb and Jaylen Waddle are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. CeeDee Lamb travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Jaylen Waddle travels to KC (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects CeeDee Lamb for 20.1 PPR points to Jaylen Waddle's 11.9.
Start CeeDee Lamb on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Lamb | Waddle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 20.1 | 11.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.9 | 13.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.4 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long CeeDee Lamb vs Jaylen Waddle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Jaylen Waddle in Week 1?
Start CeeDee Lamb in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.1 PPR points to Jaylen Waddle's 11.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, CeeDee Lamb or Jaylen Waddle?
Our Clutch Score projects CeeDee Lamb for 20.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.9 for Jaylen Waddle.
Who has the better matchup, CeeDee Lamb or Jaylen Waddle?
CeeDee Lamb plays at NYG (easy) and Jaylen Waddle plays at KC (medium). CeeDee Lamb 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.