Start Ja'Marr Chase or Tee Higgins?
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
WRTee HigginsCIN · WR41Who to start
Strong startJa'Marr Chase- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 12.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 13.2 pts/game).
Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup) and Tee Higgins hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to Tee Higgins's 12.7.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Chase | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.7 | 12.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 13.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 8.9 |
| 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 Tee Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Tee Higgins in Week 1?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to Tee Higgins's 12.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Marr Chase or Tee Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.7 for Tee Higgins.
Who has the better matchup, Ja'Marr Chase or Tee Higgins?
Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium) and Tee Higgins hosts TB (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.