Start Ashton Jeanty or Rico Dowdle?
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
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB44Who to start
Strong startAshton Jeanty- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.6 vs 9.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.9 vs 9.5 pts/game).
Ashton Jeanty and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Ashton Jeanty hosts MIA (medium matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ashton Jeanty for 14.6 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Start Ashton Jeanty on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jeanty | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.6 | 9.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.9 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 32.7 | 4.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 1 |
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 Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ashton Jeanty or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start Ashton Jeanty in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.6 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ashton Jeanty or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects Ashton Jeanty for 14.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.5 for Rico Dowdle.
Who has the better matchup, Ashton Jeanty or Rico Dowdle?
Ashton Jeanty hosts MIA (medium) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium). Rico Dowdle 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.