Start Marquise Brown 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.
WRMarquise BrownPHI · WR43
WRVan JeffersonWAS · WR85Who to start
Strong startMarquise Brown- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.4 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Marquise Brown and Van Jefferson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Marquise Brown hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Van Jefferson travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Marquise Brown for 4.4 PPR points to Van Jefferson's 0.3.
Start Marquise Brown on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.4 | 0.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.0 | 0.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.6 | 4.4 |
| Snap share | 51% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 2 |
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 Van Jefferson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Marquise Brown or Van Jefferson in Week 1?
Start Marquise Brown in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.4 PPR points to Van Jefferson's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Marquise Brown or Van Jefferson?
Our Clutch Score projects Marquise Brown for 4.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Van Jefferson.
Who has the better matchup, Marquise Brown or Van Jefferson?
Marquise Brown hosts WAS (medium) and Van Jefferson plays at PHI (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.