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 · RB40
RBJacory Croskey-MerrittWAS · RB32Who to start
Clear startJacory Croskey-Merritt- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.7 vs 7.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PHI, Easy).
Aaron Jones and Jacory Croskey-Merritt are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Aaron Jones hosts GB (hard matchup) and Jacory Croskey-Merritt travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jacory Croskey-Merritt for 8.7 PPR points to Aaron Jones's 7.4.
Start Jacory Croskey-Merritt on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jones | Croskey-Merritt |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.4 | 8.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.9 | 8.3 |
| Snap share | 55% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 19 | 32 |
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 Jacory Croskey-Merritt in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 8.7 PPR points to Aaron Jones's 7.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Jones or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?
Our Clutch Score projects Jacory Croskey-Merritt for 8.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.4 for Aaron Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Jones or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?
Aaron Jones hosts GB (hard) 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.