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Start Chris Olave or Justin Jefferson?

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 OlaveNO · WR5
13.9Clutch · Wk 1@ DET
WRJustin JeffersonMIN · WR3
14.2Clutch · Wk 1vs GB

Who to start

Slight lean
Justin Jefferson
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.2 vs 13.9 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (14.7 vs 13.9 pts/game).

Chris Olave and Justin Jefferson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Chris Olave travels to DET (medium matchup) and Justin Jefferson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Jefferson for 14.2 PPR points to Chris Olave's 13.9.

Start Justin Jefferson on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatOlaveJefferson
Clutch Score (Wk 1)13.914.2
Baseline proj / game13.914.7
Points / game (season)28.231.2
Snap share0%0%
Red-zone touches02

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chris Olave vs Justin Jefferson comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Chris Olave or Justin Jefferson in Week 1?

Start Justin Jefferson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.2 PPR points to Chris Olave's 13.9.

Who is projected to score more this week, Chris Olave or Justin Jefferson?

Our Clutch Score projects Justin Jefferson for 14.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.9 for Chris Olave.

Who has the better matchup, Chris Olave or Justin Jefferson?

Chris Olave plays at DET (medium) and Justin Jefferson hosts GB (medium). Chris Olave 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.