Start Bhayshul Tuten or Tony Pollard?
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 10.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.3 vs 9.4 pts/game).
Bhayshul Tuten and Tony Pollard are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bhayshul Tuten hosts CLE (easy matchup) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bhayshul Tuten for 11.8 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 10.8.
Start Bhayshul Tuten on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tuten | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.8 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.3 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.8 | 4.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
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 Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or Tony Pollard in Week 1?
Start Bhayshul Tuten in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.8 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bhayshul Tuten or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Bhayshul Tuten for 11.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Tony Pollard.
Who has the better matchup, Bhayshul Tuten or Tony Pollard?
Bhayshul Tuten hosts CLE (easy) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (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.