Start Bucky Irving or David Montgomery?
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
RBDavid MontgomeryHOU · RB6Who to start
Strong startDavid Montgomery- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 10.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BUF, Easy).
Bucky Irving and David Montgomery are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup) and David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.9 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Start David Montgomery on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.4 | 13.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 12.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.3 | 28.9 |
| 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 David Montgomery comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or David Montgomery in Week 1?
Start David Montgomery in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or David Montgomery?
Our Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.4 for Bucky Irving.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or David Montgomery?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (hard) and David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy). David Montgomery 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.