Start Parker Washington or Tee Higgins?
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
WRTee HigginsCIN · WR15Who to start
Strong startTee Higgins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.6 vs 11.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Parker Washington and Tee Higgins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Tee Higgins hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 15.6 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.
Start Tee Higgins on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Washington | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.7 | 15.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.5 | 13.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.5 | 14.1 |
| Snap share | 61% | 80% |
| Red-zone touches | 13 | 14 |
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 Tee Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Parker Washington or Tee Higgins in Week 1?
Start Tee Higgins in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.6 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Parker Washington or Tee Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 15.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.7 for Parker Washington.
Who has the better matchup, Parker Washington or Tee Higgins?
Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard) and Tee Higgins hosts TB (medium). Tee Higgins 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.