Start Ja'Marr Chase or Rome Odunze?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 12.2 pts/game).
Ja'Marr Chase and Rome Odunze are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup) and Rome Odunze travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to Rome Odunze's 10.8.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Chase | Odunze |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.7 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 12.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 7.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
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 Rome Odunze comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Rome Odunze in Week 1?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to Rome Odunze's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Marr Chase or Rome Odunze?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Rome Odunze.
Who has the better matchup, Ja'Marr Chase or Rome Odunze?
Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium) and Rome Odunze plays at CAR (hard). 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.