Start Alvin Kamara or Tyrone Tracy?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.0 vs 2.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Alvin Kamara and Tyrone Tracy are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Alvin Kamara travels to DET (hard matchup) and Tyrone Tracy hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyrone Tracy for 7.0 PPR points to Alvin Kamara's 2.8.
Start Tyrone Tracy on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kamara | Tracy |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.8 | 7.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.2 | 10.7 |
| Snap share | 63% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 18 | 25 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Alvin Kamara vs Tyrone Tracy comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Alvin Kamara or Tyrone Tracy in Week 1?
Start Tyrone Tracy in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 7.0 PPR points to Alvin Kamara's 2.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Alvin Kamara or Tyrone Tracy?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyrone Tracy for 7.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.8 for Alvin Kamara.
Who has the better matchup, Alvin Kamara or Tyrone Tracy?
Alvin Kamara plays at DET (hard) and Tyrone Tracy hosts DAL (medium). Tyrone Tracy draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.