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Start Ja'Marr Chase or Tetairoa McMillan?

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
17.7Clutch · Wk 1vs TB
WRTetairoa McMillanCAR · WR32
15.1Clutch · Wk 1vs CHI

Who to start

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Ja'Marr Chase
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 15.1 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 13.1 pts/game).

Ja'Marr Chase and Tetairoa McMillan are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup) and Tetairoa McMillan hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to Tetairoa McMillan's 15.1.

Start Ja'Marr Chase on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatChaseMcMillan
Clutch Score (Wk 1)17.715.1
Baseline proj / game18.313.1
Points / game (season)3.210.5
Snap share0%0%
Red-zone touches11

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 Tetairoa McMillan comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Tetairoa McMillan in Week 1?

Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to Tetairoa McMillan's 15.1.

Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Marr Chase or Tetairoa McMillan?

Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.1 for Tetairoa McMillan.

Who has the better matchup, Ja'Marr Chase or Tetairoa McMillan?

Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium) and Tetairoa McMillan hosts CHI (easy). Tetairoa McMillan 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.