Start Ameer Abdullah or Jeremy McNichols?
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 · RB72
RBJeremy McNicholsWAS · RB56Who to start
Slight leanJeremy McNichols- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.6 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PHI, Easy).
Ameer Abdullah and Jeremy McNichols are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Ameer Abdullah hosts CLE (easy matchup) and Jeremy McNichols travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jeremy McNichols for 0.6 PPR points to Ameer Abdullah's 0.3.
Start Jeremy McNichols on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Abdullah | McNichols |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.8 | 4.3 |
| Snap share | 10% | 33% |
| 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 Jeremy McNichols comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ameer Abdullah or Jeremy McNichols in Week 1?
Start Jeremy McNichols in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 0.6 PPR points to Ameer Abdullah's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ameer Abdullah or Jeremy McNichols?
Our Clutch Score projects Jeremy McNichols for 0.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Ameer Abdullah.
Who has the better matchup, Ameer Abdullah or Jeremy McNichols?
Ameer Abdullah hosts CLE (easy) and Jeremy McNichols plays at PHI (easy). Jeremy McNichols 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.