Start Kevin Austin 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.
WRKevin AustinNO · WR119
WRMarquise BrownPHI · WR43Who to start
Strong startMarquise Brown- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.4 vs 0.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.0 vs 0.4 pts/game).
Kevin Austin and Marquise Brown are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Kevin Austin travels to DET (medium matchup) and Marquise Brown hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Marquise Brown for 4.4 PPR points to Kevin Austin's 0.4.
Start Marquise Brown on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Austin | Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 4.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.4 | 4.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.1 | 8.6 |
| Snap share | 42% | 51% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kevin Austin vs Marquise Brown comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kevin Austin or Marquise Brown in Week 1?
Start Marquise Brown in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.4 PPR points to Kevin Austin's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kevin Austin or Marquise Brown?
Our Clutch Score projects Marquise Brown for 4.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Kevin Austin.
Who has the better matchup, Kevin Austin or Marquise Brown?
Kevin Austin plays at DET (medium) and Marquise Brown hosts WAS (medium). Kevin Austin 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.