Start Bucky Irving or Cam Skattebo?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.4 vs 10.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Hard).
Bucky Irving and Cam Skattebo are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Cam Skattebo hosts DAL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 10.4 PPR points to Cam Skattebo's 10.4.
Start Bucky Irving on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Skattebo |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.3 | 14.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bucky Irving vs Cam Skattebo comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Cam Skattebo in Week 1?
Start Bucky Irving in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 10.4 PPR points to Cam Skattebo's 10.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Cam Skattebo?
Our Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 10.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.4 for Cam Skattebo.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Cam Skattebo?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (hard) and Cam Skattebo hosts DAL (hard). Bucky Irving 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.