Start Andrew Beck or Connor Heyward?
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.
RBAndrew BeckNYJ · RB82
RBConnor HeywardLV · RB78Who to start
Slight leanAndrew Beck- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.4 vs 0.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).
Andrew Beck and Connor Heyward are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Andrew Beck travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Connor Heyward hosts MIA (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Andrew Beck for 1.4 PPR points to Connor Heyward's 0.8.
Start Andrew Beck on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Beck | Heyward |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Snap share | 10% | 8% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 7 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Andrew Beck vs Connor Heyward comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Andrew Beck or Connor Heyward in Week 1?
Start Andrew Beck in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 1.4 PPR points to Connor Heyward's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Andrew Beck or Connor Heyward?
Our Clutch Score projects Andrew Beck for 1.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.8 for Connor Heyward.
Who has the better matchup, Andrew Beck or Connor Heyward?
Andrew Beck plays at TEN (easy) and Connor Heyward hosts MIA (medium). Andrew Beck 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.