Start Adam Randall or Brashard Smith?
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.
RBAdam RandallIRBAL
RBBrashard SmithKC · RB60Who to start
Clear startBrashard Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.4 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Adam Randall and Brashard Smith are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Adam Randall travels to IND (hard matchup) and Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brashard Smith for 1.4 PPR points to Adam Randall's 0.1.
Start Brashard Smith on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Randall | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 3.7 |
| Snap share | - | 15% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 16 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Adam Randall vs Brashard Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Adam Randall or Brashard Smith in Week 1?
Start Brashard Smith in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.4 PPR points to Adam Randall's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Adam Randall or Brashard Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Brashard Smith for 1.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Adam Randall.
Who has the better matchup, Adam Randall or Brashard Smith?
Adam Randall plays at IND (hard) and Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard). Adam Randall 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.