Start Bhayshul Tuten or Christian McCaffrey?
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.
RBBhayshul TutenJAX · RB27
RBChristian McCaffreySF · RB18Who to start
Strong startChristian McCaffrey- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.3 vs 11.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.1 vs 10.3 pts/game).
Bhayshul Tuten and Christian McCaffrey are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bhayshul Tuten hosts CLE (easy matchup) and Christian McCaffrey travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 16.3 PPR points to Bhayshul Tuten's 11.8.
Start Christian McCaffrey on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tuten | McCaffrey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.8 | 16.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.3 | 17.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.8 | 13.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 55% |
| 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 Christian McCaffrey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or Christian McCaffrey in Week 1?
Start Christian McCaffrey in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.3 PPR points to Bhayshul Tuten's 11.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bhayshul Tuten or Christian McCaffrey?
Our Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 16.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.8 for Bhayshul Tuten.
Who has the better matchup, Bhayshul Tuten or Christian McCaffrey?
Bhayshul Tuten hosts CLE (easy) and Christian McCaffrey plays at LAR (medium). 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.