Start Ja'Marr Chase or Malik Nabers?
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
WRMalik NabersNYG · WR26Who to start
Clear startJa'Marr Chase- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 14.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 13.9 pts/game).
Ja'Marr Chase and Malik Nabers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup) and Malik Nabers hosts DAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to Malik Nabers's 14.8.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Chase | Nabers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.7 | 14.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 13.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 12.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 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 Malik Nabers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Malik Nabers in Week 1?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to Malik Nabers's 14.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Marr Chase or Malik Nabers?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.8 for Malik Nabers.
Who has the better matchup, Ja'Marr Chase or Malik Nabers?
Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium) and Malik Nabers hosts DAL (easy). Malik Nabers 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.