Start Aaron Jones or Chris Rodriguez?
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.
RBAaron JonesMIN · RB40
RBChris RodriguezJAX · RB50Who to start
Clear startChris Rodriguez- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.2 vs 7.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CLE, Easy).
Aaron Jones and Chris Rodriguez are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Aaron Jones hosts GB (hard matchup) and Chris Rodriguez hosts CLE (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Chris Rodriguez for 9.2 PPR points to Aaron Jones's 7.9.
Start Chris Rodriguez on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jones | Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.9 | 9.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.9 | 7.1 |
| Snap share | 55% | 30% |
| Red-zone touches | 19 | 34 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Aaron Jones vs Chris Rodriguez comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Jones or Chris Rodriguez in Week 1?
Start Chris Rodriguez in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.2 PPR points to Aaron Jones's 7.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Jones or Chris Rodriguez?
Our Clutch Score projects Chris Rodriguez for 9.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.9 for Aaron Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Jones or Chris Rodriguez?
Aaron Jones hosts GB (hard) and Chris Rodriguez hosts CLE (easy). Chris Rodriguez 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.