Start Bucky Irving or De'Von Achane?
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
RBDe'Von AchaneMIA · RB23Who to start
Clear startDe'Von Achane- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.6 vs 10.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.1 vs 11.6 pts/game).
Bucky Irving and De'Von Achane are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup) and De'Von Achane travels to LV (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects De'Von Achane for 13.6 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Start De'Von Achane on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Achane |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.4 | 13.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 15.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.3 | 10.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 3 |
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 De'Von Achane comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or De'Von Achane in Week 1?
Start De'Von Achane in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.6 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or De'Von Achane?
Our Clutch Score projects De'Von Achane for 13.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.4 for Bucky Irving.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or De'Von Achane?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (hard) and De'Von Achane plays at LV (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.