Start Jakobi Meyers or Josh Downs?
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.
WRJakobi MeyersJAX · WR30
WRJosh DownsIND · WR42Who to start
Clear startJosh Downs- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.5 vs 8.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
Jakobi Meyers and Josh Downs are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jakobi Meyers hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Josh Downs hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Downs for 10.5 PPR points to Jakobi Meyers's 8.8.
Start Josh Downs on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Meyers | Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.8 | 10.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.0 | 8.5 |
| Snap share | 85% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 14 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jakobi Meyers vs Josh Downs comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jakobi Meyers or Josh Downs in Week 1?
Start Josh Downs in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 10.5 PPR points to Jakobi Meyers's 8.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jakobi Meyers or Josh Downs?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Downs for 10.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.8 for Jakobi Meyers.
Who has the better matchup, Jakobi Meyers or Josh Downs?
Jakobi Meyers hosts CLE (hard) and Josh Downs hosts BAL (medium). Josh Downs 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.