Start Jaylen Waddle 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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.9 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Jaylen Waddle and Zay Flowers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jaylen Waddle travels to KC (medium matchup) and Zay Flowers travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaylen Waddle for 11.9 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Start Jaylen Waddle on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Waddle | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.9 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.0 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 26.0 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 0 |
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 Zay Flowers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaylen Waddle or Zay Flowers in Week 1?
Start Jaylen Waddle in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 11.9 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaylen Waddle or Zay Flowers?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaylen Waddle for 11.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Zay Flowers.
Who has the better matchup, Jaylen Waddle or Zay Flowers?
Jaylen Waddle plays at KC (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.