Start Blake Corum or Kenny Gainwell?
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.
RBBlake CorumLAR · RB39
RBKenny GainwellTB · RB16Who to start
Clear startKenny Gainwell- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.7 vs 8.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Blake Corum and Kenny Gainwell are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Blake Corum hosts SF (medium matchup) and Kenny Gainwell travels to CIN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kenny Gainwell for 10.7 PPR points to Blake Corum's 8.4.
Start Kenny Gainwell on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Corum | Gainwell |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.4 | 10.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.2 | 13.1 |
| Snap share | 29% | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | 27 | 36 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Blake Corum vs Kenny Gainwell comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Blake Corum or Kenny Gainwell in Week 1?
Start Kenny Gainwell in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.7 PPR points to Blake Corum's 8.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Blake Corum or Kenny Gainwell?
Our Clutch Score projects Kenny Gainwell for 10.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for Blake Corum.
Who has the better matchup, Blake Corum or Kenny Gainwell?
Blake Corum hosts SF (medium) and Kenny Gainwell plays at CIN (easy). Kenny Gainwell 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.