Start Adam Randall or Emari Demercado?
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
RBEmari DemercadoDAL · RB62Who to start
Clear startEmari Demercado- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.6 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Adam Randall and Emari Demercado are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Adam Randall travels to IND (hard matchup) and Emari Demercado travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Emari Demercado for 2.6 PPR points to Adam Randall's 0.1.
Start Emari Demercado on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Randall | Demercado |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 4.5 |
| Snap share | - | 23% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 8 |
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 Emari Demercado comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Adam Randall or Emari Demercado in Week 1?
Start Emari Demercado in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.6 PPR points to Adam Randall's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Adam Randall or Emari Demercado?
Our Clutch Score projects Emari Demercado for 2.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Adam Randall.
Who has the better matchup, Adam Randall or Emari Demercado?
Adam Randall plays at IND (hard) and Emari Demercado plays at NYG (easy). Emari Demercado 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.