Start Bijan Robinson or Rico Dowdle?
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
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB44Who to start
Strong startBijan Robinson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.8 vs 9.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (19.1 vs 9.5 pts/game).
Bijan Robinson and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bijan Robinson travels to PIT (hard matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bijan Robinson for 16.8 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Start Bijan Robinson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Robinson | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.8 | 9.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 19.1 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 31.3 | 4.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
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 Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bijan Robinson or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start Bijan Robinson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.8 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bijan Robinson or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects Bijan Robinson for 16.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.5 for Rico Dowdle.
Who has the better matchup, Bijan Robinson or Rico Dowdle?
Bijan Robinson plays at PIT (hard) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium). Rico Dowdle 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.