Start Ameer Abdullah or J'Mari Taylor?
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.
RBAmeer AbdullahJAX · RB70
RBJ'Mari TaylorJAXWho to start
Clear startJ'Mari Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (1.8 vs 0.3 pts/game).
Ameer Abdullah and J'Mari Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Ameer Abdullah hosts CLE (easy matchup) and J'Mari Taylor hosts CLE (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects J'Mari Taylor for 2.1 PPR points to Ameer Abdullah's 0.3.
Start J'Mari Taylor on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Abdullah | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.8 | - |
| Snap share | 10% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ameer Abdullah vs J'Mari Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ameer Abdullah or J'Mari Taylor in Week 1?
Start J'Mari Taylor in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Ameer Abdullah's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ameer Abdullah or J'Mari Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects J'Mari Taylor for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Ameer Abdullah.
Who has the better matchup, Ameer Abdullah or J'Mari Taylor?
Ameer Abdullah hosts CLE (easy) and J'Mari Taylor hosts CLE (easy). Ameer Abdullah 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.