Start Ashton Jeanty or James Cook?
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
RBJames CookBUF · RB26Who to start
Slight leanAshton Jeanty- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.6 vs 13.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs MIA, Medium).
Ashton Jeanty and James Cook are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Ashton Jeanty hosts MIA (medium matchup) and James Cook travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ashton Jeanty for 14.6 PPR points to James Cook's 13.8.
Start Ashton Jeanty on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jeanty | Cook |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.6 | 13.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.9 | 15.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 32.7 | 9.9 |
| 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 James Cook comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ashton Jeanty or James Cook in Week 1?
Start Ashton Jeanty in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 14.6 PPR points to James Cook's 13.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ashton Jeanty or James Cook?
Our Clutch Score projects Ashton Jeanty for 14.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.8 for James Cook.
Who has the better matchup, Ashton Jeanty or James Cook?
Ashton Jeanty hosts MIA (medium) and James Cook plays at HOU (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.