Start Ameer Abdullah or Tyler Badie?
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
RBTyler BadieDEN · RB73Who to start
Slight leanTyler Badie- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.5 vs 0.3 projected points.
Ameer Abdullah and Tyler Badie are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Ameer Abdullah hosts CLE (easy matchup) and Tyler Badie travels to KC (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyler Badie for 0.5 PPR points to Ameer Abdullah's 0.3.
Start Tyler Badie on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Abdullah | Badie |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| Snap share | 10% | 18% |
| 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 Tyler Badie comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ameer Abdullah or Tyler Badie in Week 1?
Start Tyler Badie in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.5 PPR points to Ameer Abdullah's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ameer Abdullah or Tyler Badie?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyler Badie for 0.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Ameer Abdullah.
Who has the better matchup, Ameer Abdullah or Tyler Badie?
Ameer Abdullah hosts CLE (easy) and Tyler Badie plays at KC (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.