Start Brashard Smith or Seth McGowan?
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.
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RBSeth McGowanINDWho to start
Slight leanSeth McGowan- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.0 vs 1.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (2.1 vs 1.5 pts/game).
Brashard Smith and Seth McGowan are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Seth McGowan hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Seth McGowan for 2.0 PPR points to Brashard Smith's 1.4.
Start Seth McGowan on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | McGowan |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | - |
| Snap share | 15% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 16 | - |
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 Seth McGowan comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brashard Smith or Seth McGowan in Week 1?
Start Seth McGowan in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.0 PPR points to Brashard Smith's 1.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brashard Smith or Seth McGowan?
Our Clutch Score projects Seth McGowan for 2.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.4 for Brashard Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Brashard Smith or Seth McGowan?
Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard) and Seth McGowan hosts BAL (medium). Seth McGowan 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.