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Start Davante Adams 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.

WRDavante AdamsLAR · WR64
12.5Clutch · Wk 1vs SF
WRJa'Marr ChaseCIN · WR83
17.7Clutch · Wk 1vs TB

Who to start

Strong start
Ja'Marr Chase
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 12.5 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 11.3 pts/game).

Davante Adams and Ja'Marr Chase are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Davante Adams hosts SF (easy matchup) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.

Start Ja'Marr Chase on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatAdamsChase
Clutch Score (Wk 1)12.517.7
Baseline proj / game11.318.3
Points / game (season)5.63.2
Snap share54%0%
Red-zone touches01

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

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Davante Adams vs Ja'Marr Chase comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Davante Adams or Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1?

Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.

Who is projected to score more this week, Davante Adams or Ja'Marr Chase?

Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.5 for Davante Adams.

Who has the better matchup, Davante Adams or Ja'Marr Chase?

Davante Adams hosts SF (easy) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium). Davante Adams 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.