Start Chase Brown or Javonte Williams?
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.
RBChase BrownCIN · RB13
RBJavonte WilliamsDAL · RB8Who to start
Slight leanJavonte Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.3 vs 14.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
Chase Brown and Javonte Williams are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Chase Brown hosts TB (medium matchup) and Javonte Williams travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Javonte Williams for 14.3 PPR points to Chase Brown's 14.0.
Start Javonte Williams on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.0 | 14.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.0 | 12.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.8 | 24.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chase Brown vs Javonte Williams comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chase Brown or Javonte Williams in Week 1?
Start Javonte Williams in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 14.3 PPR points to Chase Brown's 14.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chase Brown or Javonte Williams?
Our Clutch Score projects Javonte Williams for 14.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.0 for Chase Brown.
Who has the better matchup, Chase Brown or Javonte Williams?
Chase Brown hosts TB (medium) and Javonte Williams plays at NYG (easy). Javonte Williams 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.