Start Brashard Smith or Kendre Miller?
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
RBKendre MillerNO · RB76Who to start
Slight leanBrashard Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.0 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (1.2 vs 0.3 pts/game).
Brashard Smith and Kendre Miller are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Kendre Miller travels to DET (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brashard Smith for 1.0 PPR points to Kendre Miller's 0.3.
Start Brashard Smith on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Miller |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 4.8 |
| Snap share | 15% | 24% |
| Red-zone touches | 16 | 5 |
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 Kendre Miller comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brashard Smith or Kendre Miller in Week 1?
Start Brashard Smith in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.0 PPR points to Kendre Miller's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brashard Smith or Kendre Miller?
Our Clutch Score projects Brashard Smith for 1.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Kendre Miller.
Who has the better matchup, Brashard Smith or Kendre Miller?
Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard) and Kendre Miller plays at DET (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.