Start Jakobi Meyers or Makai Lemon?
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 MeyersQJAX · WR32
WRMakai LemonPHIWho to start
Clear startMakai Lemon- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.1 vs 8.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jakobi Meyers and Makai Lemon are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jakobi Meyers hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Makai Lemon hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Makai Lemon for 11.1 PPR points to Jakobi Meyers's 8.4.
Start Makai Lemon on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Meyers | Lemon |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.4 | 11.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.0 | - |
| Snap share | 85% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | - |
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 Makai Lemon comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jakobi Meyers or Makai Lemon in Week 1?
Start Makai Lemon in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 11.1 PPR points to Jakobi Meyers's 8.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jakobi Meyers or Makai Lemon?
Our Clutch Score projects Makai Lemon for 11.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for Jakobi Meyers.
Who has the better matchup, Jakobi Meyers or Makai Lemon?
Jakobi Meyers hosts CLE (hard) and Makai Lemon hosts WAS (medium). Makai Lemon 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.