Start Bhayshul Tuten or Bucky Irving?
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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.8 vs 10.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CLE, Easy).
Bhayshul Tuten and Bucky Irving are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bhayshul Tuten hosts CLE (easy matchup) and Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bhayshul Tuten for 11.8 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Start Bhayshul Tuten on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tuten | Irving |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.8 | 10.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.3 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.8 | 20.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bhayshul Tuten vs Bucky Irving comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or Bucky Irving in Week 1?
Start Bhayshul Tuten in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 11.8 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bhayshul Tuten or Bucky Irving?
Our Clutch Score projects Bhayshul Tuten for 11.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.4 for Bucky Irving.
Who has the better matchup, Bhayshul Tuten or Bucky Irving?
Bhayshul Tuten hosts CLE (easy) and Bucky Irving plays at CIN (hard). Bhayshul Tuten 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.