Start Aaron Jones or Kyle Monangai?
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
RBKyle MonangaiCHI · RB30Who to start
Strong startKyle Monangai- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.7 vs 7.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CAR, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Aaron Jones and Kyle Monangai are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Aaron Jones hosts GB (hard matchup) and Kyle Monangai travels to CAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kyle Monangai for 11.7 PPR points to Aaron Jones's 7.9.
Start Kyle Monangai on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jones | Monangai |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.9 | 11.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.1 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.9 | 8.6 |
| Snap share | 55% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 19 | 36 |
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 Kyle Monangai comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Jones or Kyle Monangai in Week 1?
Start Kyle Monangai in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.7 PPR points to Aaron Jones's 7.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Jones or Kyle Monangai?
Our Clutch Score projects Kyle Monangai for 11.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.9 for Aaron Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Jones or Kyle Monangai?
Aaron Jones hosts GB (hard) and Kyle Monangai plays at CAR (easy). Kyle Monangai 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.