Start Justin Jefferson 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.

WRJustin JeffersonMIN · WR21

16.7Clutch · Wk 1vs GB

WRParker WashingtonJAX · WR27

11.7Clutch · Wk 1vs CLE

Who to start

Strong start

Justin Jefferson

Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.7 vs 11.7 projected points.
Better matchup (vs GB, Medium).
Stronger baseline projection (14.7 vs 12.5 pts/game).

Justin Jefferson and Parker Washington are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Justin Jefferson hosts GB (medium matchup) and Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Jefferson for 16.7 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.

Start Justin Jefferson on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

Stat	Jefferson	Washington
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	16.7	11.7
Baseline proj / game	14.7	12.5
Points / game (season)	11.9	11.5
Snap share	95%	61%
Red-zone touches	17	13

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Justin Jefferson vs Parker Washington comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Justin Jefferson or Parker Washington in Week 1?

Start Justin Jefferson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.7 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.

Who is projected to score more this week, Justin Jefferson or Parker Washington?

Our Clutch Score projects Justin Jefferson for 16.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.7 for Parker Washington.

Who has the better matchup, Justin Jefferson or Parker Washington?

Justin Jefferson hosts GB (medium) and Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard). Justin Jefferson 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.