Start Kevin Austin or Van Jefferson?
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
WRVan JeffersonWAS · WR85Who to start
Slight leanKevin Austin- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.4 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Kevin Austin and Van Jefferson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Kevin Austin travels to DET (medium matchup) and Van Jefferson travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kevin Austin for 0.4 PPR points to Van Jefferson's 0.3.
Start Kevin Austin on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Austin | Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Snap share | 42% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
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 Van Jefferson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kevin Austin or Van Jefferson in Week 1?
Start Kevin Austin in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 0.4 PPR points to Van Jefferson's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kevin Austin or Van Jefferson?
Our Clutch Score projects Kevin Austin for 0.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Van Jefferson.
Who has the better matchup, Kevin Austin or Van Jefferson?
Kevin Austin plays at DET (medium) and Van Jefferson plays at PHI (hard). 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.