Start Chris Olave or Zay Flowers?
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
WRZay FlowersOBAL · WR7Who to start
Strong startChris Olave- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Chris Olave and Zay Flowers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Chris Olave travels to DET (medium matchup) and Zay Flowers travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Chris Olave for 13.9 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Start Chris Olave on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Olave | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.9 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.2 | 26.0 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
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 Zay Flowers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chris Olave or Zay Flowers in Week 1?
Start Chris Olave in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chris Olave or Zay Flowers?
Our Clutch Score projects Chris Olave for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Zay Flowers.
Who has the better matchup, Chris Olave or Zay Flowers?
Chris Olave plays at DET (medium) and Zay Flowers plays at IND (easy). Zay Flowers 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.