Start Brashard Smith or Malik Davis?
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
RBMalik DavisDAL · RB70Who to start
Clear startMalik Davis- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 1.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (2.0 vs 1.2 pts/game).
Brashard Smith and Malik Davis are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Malik Davis travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Davis for 2.1 PPR points to Brashard Smith's 1.0.
Start Malik Davis on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.0 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| 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 Malik Davis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brashard Smith or Malik Davis in Week 1?
Start Malik Davis in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Brashard Smith's 1.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brashard Smith or Malik Davis?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Davis for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.0 for Brashard Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Brashard Smith or Malik Davis?
Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard) and Malik Davis plays at NYG (easy). Malik Davis 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.