Start Christian Watson or Ja'Marr Chase?
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.
WRChristian WatsonGB · WR2
WRJa'Marr ChaseCIN · WR83Who to start
Strong startJa'Marr Chase- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 10.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 12.2 pts/game).
Christian Watson and Ja'Marr Chase are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Christian Watson travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to Christian Watson's 10.7.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Watson | Chase |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.7 | 17.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.2 | 18.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 32.7 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Christian Watson vs Ja'Marr Chase comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Christian Watson or Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to Christian Watson's 10.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian Watson or Ja'Marr Chase?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.7 for Christian Watson.
Who has the better matchup, Christian Watson or Ja'Marr Chase?
Christian Watson plays at MIN (hard) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium). Ja'Marr Chase 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.