Start Ja'Marr Chase or Terry McLaurin?
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 11.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 12.6 pts/game).
Ja'Marr Chase and Terry McLaurin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup) and Terry McLaurin travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 11.1.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Chase | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.7 | 11.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 12.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| 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 Terry McLaurin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Terry McLaurin 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 Terry McLaurin's 11.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Marr Chase or Terry McLaurin?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.1 for Terry McLaurin.
Who has the better matchup, Ja'Marr Chase or Terry McLaurin?
Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium) and Terry McLaurin plays at PHI (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.