Start Jaylen Waddle or Parker Washington?
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.
WRJaylen WaddleDEN · WR24
WRParker WashingtonJAX · WR27Who to start
Slight leanJaylen Waddle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.0 vs 11.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at KC, Medium).
Jaylen Waddle and Parker Washington are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jaylen Waddle travels to KC (medium matchup) and Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaylen Waddle for 12.0 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.
Start Jaylen Waddle on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Waddle | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.0 | 11.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.0 | 12.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.1 | 11.5 |
| Snap share | 78% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 13 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaylen Waddle vs Parker Washington comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaylen Waddle or Parker Washington in Week 1?
Start Jaylen Waddle in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 12.0 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaylen Waddle or Parker Washington?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaylen Waddle for 12.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.7 for Parker Washington.
Who has the better matchup, Jaylen Waddle or Parker Washington?
Jaylen Waddle plays at KC (medium) and Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard). Jaylen Waddle 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.