Start Chris Olave or Parker Washington?
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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.7 vs 11.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (13.9 vs 12.5 pts/game).
Chris Olave and Parker Washington are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Chris Olave travels to DET (medium matchup) and Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Chris Olave for 13.7 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.
Start Chris Olave on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Olave | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.7 | 11.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.9 | 12.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.8 | 11.5 |
| Snap share | 84% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 13 | 13 |
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 Parker Washington comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chris Olave or Parker Washington in Week 1?
Start Chris Olave in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.7 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chris Olave or Parker Washington?
Our Clutch Score projects Chris Olave for 13.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.7 for Parker Washington.
Who has the better matchup, Chris Olave or Parker Washington?
Chris Olave plays at DET (medium) and Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard). Chris Olave draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.