Start Parker Washington or Zay Flowers?
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
WRZay FlowersBAL · WR7Who to start
Strong startZay Flowers- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.3 vs 11.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Parker Washington and Zay Flowers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Zay Flowers travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Zay Flowers for 17.3 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.
Start Zay Flowers on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Washington | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.7 | 17.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.5 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.5 | 14.3 |
| Snap share | 61% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 13 | 11 |
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 Zay Flowers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Parker Washington or Zay Flowers in Week 1?
Start Zay Flowers in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.3 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Parker Washington or Zay Flowers?
Our Clutch Score projects Zay Flowers for 17.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.7 for Parker Washington.
Who has the better matchup, Parker Washington or Zay Flowers?
Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard) and Zay Flowers plays at IND (easy). Zay Flowers 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.