Start Ashton Jeanty or Bucky Irving?
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.
RBAshton JeantyLV · RB3
RBBucky IrvingTB · RB11Who to start
Strong startAshton Jeanty- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.6 vs 10.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs MIA, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (14.9 vs 11.6 pts/game).
Ashton Jeanty and Bucky Irving are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Ashton Jeanty hosts MIA (medium matchup) and Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ashton Jeanty for 14.6 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Start Ashton Jeanty on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jeanty | Irving |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.6 | 10.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.9 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 32.7 | 20.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ashton Jeanty vs Bucky Irving comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ashton Jeanty or Bucky Irving in Week 1?
Start Ashton Jeanty in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.6 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ashton Jeanty or Bucky Irving?
Our Clutch Score projects Ashton Jeanty for 14.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.4 for Bucky Irving.
Who has the better matchup, Ashton Jeanty or Bucky Irving?
Ashton Jeanty hosts MIA (medium) and Bucky Irving plays at CIN (hard). Ashton Jeanty 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.