Start Ja'Marr Chase or Ladd McConkey?

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 · WR4

18.4Clutch · Wk 1vs TB

WRLadd McConkeyLAC · WR28

13.2Clutch · Wk 1vs ARI

Who to start

Strong start

Ja'Marr Chase

Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.4 vs 13.2 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 12.4 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Chase	McConkey
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	18.4	13.2
Baseline proj / game	18.3	12.4
Points / game (season)	19.6	11.3
Snap share	94%	78%
Red-zone touches	21	14

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 Ladd McConkey comparison.

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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.