Start Bijan Robinson or Jonathan Taylor?
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.
RBBijan RobinsonATL · RB5
RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB7Who to start
Slight leanBijan Robinson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.8 vs 16.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (19.1 vs 16.0 pts/game).
Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bijan Robinson travels to PIT (hard matchup) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bijan Robinson for 16.8 PPR points to Jonathan Taylor's 16.6.
Start Bijan Robinson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Robinson | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.8 | 16.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 19.1 | 16.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 31.3 | 25.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bijan Robinson vs Jonathan Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bijan Robinson or Jonathan Taylor in Week 1?
Start Bijan Robinson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.8 PPR points to Jonathan Taylor's 16.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bijan Robinson or Jonathan Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Bijan Robinson for 16.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 16.6 for Jonathan Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, Bijan Robinson or Jonathan Taylor?
Bijan Robinson plays at PIT (hard) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium). Jonathan Taylor 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.