Start Aaron Jones or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?
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 · RB39
RBJacory Croskey-MerrittWAS · RB43Who to start
Slight leanAaron Jones- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.4 vs 7.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (8.1 vs 7.5 pts/game).
Aaron Jones and Jacory Croskey-Merritt are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Aaron Jones hosts GB (medium matchup) and Jacory Croskey-Merritt travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Aaron Jones for 8.4 PPR points to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 7.8.
Start Aaron Jones on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jones | Croskey-Merritt |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.0 | 12.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 1 |
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 Jacory Croskey-Merritt comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Jones or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in Week 1?
Start Aaron Jones in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.4 PPR points to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 7.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Jones or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?
Our Clutch Score projects Aaron Jones for 8.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.8 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Jones or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?
Aaron Jones hosts GB (medium) and Jacory Croskey-Merritt plays at PHI (easy). Jacory Croskey-Merritt 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.