Start Marquise Brown or Reggie Virgil?
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: 4.5 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Marquise Brown and Reggie Virgil are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Marquise Brown hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Reggie Virgil travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Marquise Brown for 4.5 PPR points to Reggie Virgil's 0.0.
Start Marquise Brown on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Virgil |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.0 | 1.5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Marquise Brown vs Reggie Virgil comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Marquise Brown or Reggie Virgil in Week 1?
Start Marquise Brown in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 4.5 PPR points to Reggie Virgil's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Marquise Brown or Reggie Virgil?
Our Clutch Score projects Marquise Brown for 4.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Reggie Virgil.
Who has the better matchup, Marquise Brown or Reggie Virgil?
Marquise Brown hosts WAS (medium) and Reggie Virgil plays at LAC (hard). Marquise Brown 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.