Start Bhayshul Tuten or David Montgomery?
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
RBDavid MontgomeryHOU · RB6Who to start
Clear startDavid Montgomery- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 11.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (12.1 vs 10.3 pts/game).
Bhayshul Tuten and David Montgomery are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bhayshul Tuten hosts CLE (easy matchup) and David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.9 PPR points to Bhayshul Tuten's 11.8.
Start David Montgomery on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tuten | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.8 | 13.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.3 | 12.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.8 | 28.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 6 |
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 David Montgomery comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or David Montgomery in Week 1?
Start David Montgomery in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to Bhayshul Tuten's 11.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bhayshul Tuten or David Montgomery?
Our Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.8 for Bhayshul Tuten.
Who has the better matchup, Bhayshul Tuten or David Montgomery?
Bhayshul Tuten hosts CLE (easy) and David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy). 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.