Start Audric Estime or Brashard Smith?
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.
RBAudric EstimeQNO · RB67
RBBrashard SmithKC · RB60Who to start
Slight leanBrashard Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.4 vs 1.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Audric Estime and Brashard Smith are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Audric Estime travels to DET (hard matchup) and Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brashard Smith for 1.4 PPR points to Audric Estime's 1.0.
Start Brashard Smith on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Estime | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.9 | 3.7 |
| Snap share | 31% | 15% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 16 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Audric Estime vs Brashard Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Audric Estime or Brashard Smith in Week 1?
Start Brashard Smith in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.4 PPR points to Audric Estime's 1.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Audric Estime or Brashard Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Brashard Smith for 1.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.0 for Audric Estime.
Who has the better matchup, Audric Estime or Brashard Smith?
Audric Estime plays at DET (hard) and Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard). Audric Estime 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.