Start Ja'Marr Chase or Jaylen Waddle?
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.
WRJa'Marr ChaseCIN · WR2
WRJaylen WaddleDEN · WR21Who to start
Strong startJa'Marr Chase- Higher Clutch Score this week: 21.3 vs 11.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Ja'Marr Chase and Jaylen Waddle are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup) and Jaylen Waddle travels to KC (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 21.3 PPR points to Jaylen Waddle's 11.9.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Chase | Waddle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 21.3 | 11.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 13.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ja'Marr Chase vs Jaylen Waddle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Jaylen Waddle in Week 1?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 21.3 PPR points to Jaylen Waddle's 11.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Marr Chase or Jaylen Waddle?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 21.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.9 for Jaylen Waddle.
Who has the better matchup, Ja'Marr Chase or Jaylen Waddle?
Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium) and Jaylen Waddle plays at KC (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.