Start Blake Corum or MarShawn Lloyd?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.2 vs 7.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Hard).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Blake Corum and MarShawn Lloyd are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Blake Corum hosts SF (hard matchup) and MarShawn Lloyd travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Blake Corum for 8.2 PPR points to MarShawn Lloyd's 7.5.
Start Blake Corum on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Corum | Lloyd |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.2 | 7.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.0 | 8.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.4 | 3.7 |
| Snap share | 23% | 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 Blake Corum vs MarShawn Lloyd comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Blake Corum or MarShawn Lloyd in Week 1?
Start Blake Corum in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 8.2 PPR points to MarShawn Lloyd's 7.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Blake Corum or MarShawn Lloyd?
Our Clutch Score projects Blake Corum for 8.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.5 for MarShawn Lloyd.
Who has the better matchup, Blake Corum or MarShawn Lloyd?
Blake Corum hosts SF (hard) and MarShawn Lloyd plays at MIN (hard). Blake Corum 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.