Start Audric Estime or Jaleel McLaughlin?
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 EstimeNO · RB68
RBJaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB78Who to start
Slight leanAudric Estime- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.2 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (1.3 vs 0.4 pts/game).
Audric Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Audric Estime travels to DET (hard matchup) and Jaleel McLaughlin travels to KC (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Audric Estime for 1.2 PPR points to Jaleel McLaughlin's 0.4.
Start Audric Estime on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Estime | McLaughlin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.9 | 3.9 |
| Snap share | 31% | 15% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 5 |
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 Jaleel McLaughlin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Audric Estime or Jaleel McLaughlin in Week 1?
Start Audric Estime in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.2 PPR points to Jaleel McLaughlin's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Audric Estime or Jaleel McLaughlin?
Our Clutch Score projects Audric Estime for 1.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Jaleel McLaughlin.
Who has the better matchup, Audric Estime or Jaleel McLaughlin?
Audric Estime plays at DET (hard) and Jaleel McLaughlin plays at KC (medium). Jaleel McLaughlin 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.