Start Brashard Smith or Jerome Ford?
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
RBJerome FordWAS · RB69Who to start
Clear startJerome Ford- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.7 vs 1.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PHI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (2.3 vs 1.2 pts/game).
Brashard Smith and Jerome Ford are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Jerome Ford travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jerome Ford for 2.7 PPR points to Brashard Smith's 1.0.
Start Jerome Ford on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Ford |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.0 | 2.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.2 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Snap share | 15% | 31% |
| Red-zone touches | 16 | 9 |
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 Jerome Ford comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brashard Smith or Jerome Ford in Week 1?
Start Jerome Ford in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.7 PPR points to Brashard Smith's 1.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brashard Smith or Jerome Ford?
Our Clutch Score projects Jerome Ford for 2.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.0 for Brashard Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Brashard Smith or Jerome Ford?
Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard) and Jerome Ford plays at PHI (easy). Jerome Ford 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.