Start Ashton Jeanty or David Montgomery?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.6 vs 13.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.9 vs 12.1 pts/game).
Ashton Jeanty and David Montgomery are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Ashton Jeanty hosts MIA (medium matchup) and David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ashton Jeanty for 14.6 PPR points to David Montgomery's 13.9.
Start Ashton Jeanty on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jeanty | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.6 | 13.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.9 | 12.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 32.7 | 28.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 6 |
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 David Montgomery comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ashton Jeanty or David Montgomery in Week 1?
Start Ashton Jeanty in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.6 PPR points to David Montgomery's 13.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ashton Jeanty or David Montgomery?
Our Clutch Score projects Ashton Jeanty for 14.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.9 for David Montgomery.
Who has the better matchup, Ashton Jeanty or David Montgomery?
Ashton Jeanty hosts MIA (medium) and David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy). David Montgomery draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.