Start Bucky Irving or Christian McCaffrey?
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.
RBBucky IrvingTB · RB21
RBChristian McCaffreySF · RB3Who to start
Clear startChristian McCaffrey- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.4 vs 13.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.1 vs 11.6 pts/game).
Bucky Irving and Christian McCaffrey are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Christian McCaffrey travels to LAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 15.4 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 13.9.
Start Christian McCaffrey on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | McCaffrey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 17.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.3 | 13.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 55% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
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 Christian McCaffrey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Christian McCaffrey in Week 1?
Start Christian McCaffrey in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.4 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 13.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Christian McCaffrey?
Our Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 15.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.9 for Bucky Irving.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Christian McCaffrey?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (easy) and Christian McCaffrey plays at LAR (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.