Start Ameer Abdullah or Jaleel McLaughlin?
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
RBJaleel McLaughlinCLE · RB76Who to start
Slight leanJaleel McLaughlin- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.4 vs 0.3 projected points.
Ameer Abdullah and Jaleel McLaughlin are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Ameer Abdullah hosts CLE (easy matchup) and Jaleel McLaughlin travels to JAX (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaleel McLaughlin for 0.4 PPR points to Ameer Abdullah's 0.3.
Start Jaleel McLaughlin on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Abdullah | McLaughlin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.8 | 3.9 |
| Snap share | 10% | 15% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 5 |
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 Jaleel McLaughlin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ameer Abdullah or Jaleel McLaughlin in Week 1?
Start Jaleel McLaughlin in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.4 PPR points to Ameer Abdullah's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ameer Abdullah or Jaleel McLaughlin?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaleel McLaughlin for 0.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Ameer Abdullah.
Who has the better matchup, Ameer Abdullah or Jaleel McLaughlin?
Ameer Abdullah hosts CLE (easy) and Jaleel McLaughlin plays at JAX (medium). 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.