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Start Audric Estime or Trey Benson?

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
1.0Clutch · Wk 1@ DET
RBTrey BensonIRARI · RB72
0.2Clutch · Wk 1@ LAC

Who to start

Slight lean
Audric Estime
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.0 vs 0.2 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
  • Healthier: Questionable vs IR.

Audric Estime and Trey Benson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Audric Estime travels to DET (hard matchup) and Trey Benson travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Audric Estime for 1.0 PPR points to Trey Benson's 0.2.

Start Audric Estime on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.

This week, side by side

StatEstimeBenson
Clutch Score (Wk 1)1.00.2
Baseline proj / game1.38.9
Points / game (season)6.98.9
Snap share31%48%
Red-zone touches55

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 Trey Benson comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Audric Estime or Trey Benson in Week 1?

Start Audric Estime in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.0 PPR points to Trey Benson's 0.2.

Who is projected to score more this week, Audric Estime or Trey Benson?

Our Clutch Score projects Audric Estime for 1.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.2 for Trey Benson.

Who has the better matchup, Audric Estime or Trey Benson?

Audric Estime plays at DET (hard) and Trey Benson plays at LAC (hard). Trey Benson 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.