Start JuJu Smith-Schuster or Marquise Brown?
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.
WRJuJu Smith-SchusterNYG · WR83
WRMarquise BrownPHI · WR41Who to start
Clear startMarquise Brown- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.3 vs 2.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.0 vs 1.9 pts/game).
JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquise Brown are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. JuJu Smith-Schuster hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Marquise Brown hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Marquise Brown for 4.3 PPR points to JuJu Smith-Schuster's 2.1.
Start Marquise Brown on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith-Schuster | Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 4.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 4.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.3 | 8.6 |
| Snap share | 54% | 51% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long JuJu Smith-Schuster vs Marquise Brown comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start JuJu Smith-Schuster or Marquise Brown in Week 1?
Start Marquise Brown in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.3 PPR points to JuJu Smith-Schuster's 2.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, JuJu Smith-Schuster or Marquise Brown?
Our Clutch Score projects Marquise Brown for 4.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.1 for JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Who has the better matchup, JuJu Smith-Schuster or Marquise Brown?
JuJu Smith-Schuster hosts DAL (easy) and Marquise Brown hosts WAS (easy). JuJu Smith-Schuster 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.