Start Brashard Smith or Emari Demercado?
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.
RBBrashard SmithKC · RB60
RBEmari DemercadoKC · RB63Who to start
Clear startEmari Demercado- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.0 vs 1.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (2.3 vs 1.2 pts/game).
Brashard Smith and Emari Demercado are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Emari Demercado hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Emari Demercado for 2.0 PPR points to Brashard Smith's 1.0.
Start Emari Demercado on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Demercado |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.2 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| Snap share | 15% | 23% |
| Red-zone touches | 16 | 8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brashard Smith vs Emari Demercado comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brashard Smith or Emari Demercado in Week 1?
Start Emari Demercado in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.0 PPR points to Brashard Smith's 1.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brashard Smith or Emari Demercado?
Our Clutch Score projects Emari Demercado for 2.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.0 for Brashard Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Brashard Smith or Emari Demercado?
Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard) and Emari Demercado hosts DEN (hard). Brashard Smith 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.