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 · WR83
WRLadd McConkeyQLAC · WR12Who to start
Strong startJa'Marr Chase- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 13.9 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Ja'Marr Chase and Ladd McConkey are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup) and Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to Ladd McConkey's 13.9.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Chase | McConkey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.7 | 13.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 19.2 |
| 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 Ladd McConkey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Ladd McConkey in Week 1?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to Ladd McConkey's 13.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Marr Chase or Ladd McConkey?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.9 for Ladd McConkey.
Who has the better matchup, Ja'Marr Chase or Ladd McConkey?
Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium) and Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy). Ladd McConkey 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.