Start Bucky Irving or Jadarian Price?
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
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.8 vs 9.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Bucky Irving and Jadarian Price are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Jadarian Price hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 13.8 PPR points to Jadarian Price's 9.4.
Start Bucky Irving on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.8 | 9.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.9 | - |
| Snap share | 62% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 21 | - |
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 Jadarian Price comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Jadarian Price in Week 1?
Start Bucky Irving in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.8 PPR points to Jadarian Price's 9.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Jadarian Price?
Our Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 13.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.4 for Jadarian Price.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Jadarian Price?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (easy) and Jadarian Price hosts NE (medium). Bucky Irving draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.