Start Chris Godwin Jr. or Josh Downs?
Week 7 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.5 vs 8.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.4 vs 9.2 projected points).
Chris Godwin Jr. and Josh Downs are a Week 7 start/sit call at wide receiver. Chris Godwin Jr. travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Josh Downs travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Chris Godwin Jr. for 10.5 PPR points to Josh Downs's 8.3.
Start Chris Godwin Jr. on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jr. | Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 10.5 | 8.3 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 11.4 | 9.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Snap share | 84% | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chris Godwin Jr. vs Josh Downs comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chris Godwin Jr. or Josh Downs in Week 7?
Start Chris Godwin Jr. in Week 7, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.5 PPR points to Josh Downs's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chris Godwin Jr. or Josh Downs?
Our Clutch Score projects Chris Godwin Jr. for 10.5 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 8.3 for Josh Downs.
Who has the better matchup, Chris Godwin Jr. or Josh Downs?
Chris Godwin Jr. plays at CAR (hard) and Josh Downs plays at MIN (hard). Josh Downs draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.