Start Breece Hall or Bucky Irving?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.3 vs 10.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (12.4 vs 11.6 pts/game).
Breece Hall and Bucky Irving are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Breece Hall travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Breece Hall for 14.3 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Start Breece Hall on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hall | Irving |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.3 | 10.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.4 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 19.8 | 20.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Breece Hall vs Bucky Irving comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Breece Hall or Bucky Irving in Week 1?
Start Breece Hall in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.3 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Breece Hall or Bucky Irving?
Our Clutch Score projects Breece Hall for 14.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.4 for Bucky Irving.
Who has the better matchup, Breece Hall or Bucky Irving?
Breece Hall plays at TEN (easy) and Bucky Irving plays at CIN (hard). Breece Hall 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.