Start George Pickens 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.
WRGeorge PickensDAL · WR61
WRJa'Marr ChaseCIN · WR83Who to start
Clear startJa'Marr Chase- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 15.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 14.5 pts/game).
George Pickens and Ja'Marr Chase are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. George Pickens travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to George Pickens's 15.5.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pickens | Chase |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 17.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.5 | 18.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.8 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long George Pickens vs Ja'Marr Chase comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Pickens 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 George Pickens's 15.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Pickens or Ja'Marr Chase?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.5 for George Pickens.
Who has the better matchup, George Pickens or Ja'Marr Chase?
George Pickens plays at NYG (easy) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium). George Pickens 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.