Start Ja'Marr Chase or Zay Flowers?
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
WRZay FlowersOBAL · WR7Who to start
Strong startJa'Marr Chase- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Ja'Marr Chase and Zay Flowers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup) and Zay Flowers travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Chase | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.7 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 26.0 |
| 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 Zay Flowers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Zay Flowers in Week 1?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Marr Chase or Zay Flowers?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Zay Flowers.
Who has the better matchup, Ja'Marr Chase or Zay Flowers?
Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium) and Zay Flowers plays at IND (easy). Zay Flowers 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.