Start Ja'Marr Chase or Justin Jefferson?
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 · WR83
WRJustin JeffersonMIN · WR3Who to start
Strong startJa'Marr Chase- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 14.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 14.7 pts/game).
Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup) and Justin Jefferson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to Justin Jefferson's 14.2.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Chase | Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.7 | 14.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 14.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 31.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
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 Justin Jefferson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Justin Jefferson in Week 1?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to Justin Jefferson's 14.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Marr Chase or Justin Jefferson?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.2 for Justin Jefferson.
Who has the better matchup, Ja'Marr Chase or Justin Jefferson?
Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium) and Justin Jefferson hosts GB (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.