Start Parker Washington or Rashee Rice?
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.
WRParker WashingtonJAX · WR27
WRRashee RiceKC · WR40Who to start
Slight leanRashee Rice- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.1 vs 11.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.5 vs 12.5 pts/game).
Parker Washington and Rashee Rice are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Rashee Rice hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Rashee Rice for 12.1 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.
Start Rashee Rice on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Washington | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.7 | 12.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.5 | 18.8 |
| Snap share | 61% | 73% |
| Red-zone touches | 13 | 21 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Parker Washington vs Rashee Rice comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Parker Washington or Rashee Rice in Week 1?
Start Rashee Rice in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.1 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Parker Washington or Rashee Rice?
Our Clutch Score projects Rashee Rice for 12.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.7 for Parker Washington.
Who has the better matchup, Parker Washington or Rashee Rice?
Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard) and Rashee Rice hosts DEN (hard). Parker Washington 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.