Start Jayden Reed 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.
WRJayden ReedGB · WR107
WRMakai LemonPHIWho to start
Slight leanMakai Lemon- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.1 vs 10.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jayden Reed and Makai Lemon are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jayden Reed travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Makai Lemon hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Makai Lemon for 11.1 PPR points to Jayden Reed's 10.2.
Start Makai Lemon on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Reed | Lemon |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.2 | 11.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 9.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.9 | - |
| Snap share | 45% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jayden Reed vs Makai Lemon comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jayden Reed or Makai Lemon in Week 1?
Start Makai Lemon in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 11.1 PPR points to Jayden Reed's 10.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jayden Reed or Makai Lemon?
Our Clutch Score projects Makai Lemon for 11.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.2 for Jayden Reed.
Who has the better matchup, Jayden Reed or Makai Lemon?
Jayden Reed plays at MIN (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.