Start Bucky Irving or D'Andre Swift?
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 · RB11
RBD'Andre SwiftCHI · RB4Who to start
Clear startD'Andre Swift- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.7 vs 10.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CAR, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (12.2 vs 11.6 pts/game).
Bucky Irving and D'Andre Swift are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup) and D'Andre Swift travels to CAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects D'Andre Swift for 13.7 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Start D'Andre Swift on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.4 | 13.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 12.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.3 | 32.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 6 |
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 D'Andre Swift comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or D'Andre Swift in Week 1?
Start D'Andre Swift in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.7 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or D'Andre Swift?
Our Clutch Score projects D'Andre Swift for 13.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.4 for Bucky Irving.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or D'Andre Swift?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (hard) and D'Andre Swift plays at CAR (easy). D'Andre Swift 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.