Start Audric Estime or Jerome Ford?
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
RBJerome FordWAS · RB69Who to start
Clear startJerome Ford- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.7 vs 1.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PHI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (2.3 vs 1.3 pts/game).
Audric Estime and Jerome Ford are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Audric Estime travels to DET (hard matchup) and Jerome Ford travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jerome Ford for 2.7 PPR points to Audric Estime's 1.2.
Start Jerome Ford on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Estime | Ford |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.2 | 2.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.9 | 3.4 |
| Snap share | 31% | 31% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 9 |
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 Jerome Ford comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Audric Estime or Jerome Ford in Week 1?
Start Jerome Ford in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.7 PPR points to Audric Estime's 1.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Audric Estime or Jerome Ford?
Our Clutch Score projects Jerome Ford for 2.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.2 for Audric Estime.
Who has the better matchup, Audric Estime or Jerome Ford?
Audric Estime plays at DET (hard) and Jerome Ford plays at PHI (easy). Jerome Ford 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.