Start Chris Godwin or Josh Downs?
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.
WRChris GodwinTB · WR77
WRJosh DownsIND · WR44Who to start
Slight leanJosh Downs- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.8 vs 9.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
Chris Godwin and Josh Downs are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Chris Godwin travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Josh Downs hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Downs for 9.8 PPR points to Chris Godwin's 9.4.
Start Josh Downs on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Godwin | Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.2 | 10.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Snap share | 71% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 14 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chris Godwin vs Josh Downs comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chris Godwin or Josh Downs in Week 1?
Start Josh Downs in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.8 PPR points to Chris Godwin's 9.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chris Godwin or Josh Downs?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Downs for 9.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.4 for Chris Godwin.
Who has the better matchup, Chris Godwin or Josh Downs?
Chris Godwin plays at CIN (hard) and Josh Downs hosts BAL (medium). Josh Downs 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.