Start Bucky Irving or Jahmyr Gibbs?
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
RBJahmyr GibbsDET · RB1Who to start
Strong startJahmyr Gibbs- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.7 vs 13.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (19.5 vs 11.6 pts/game).
Bucky Irving and Jahmyr Gibbs are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Jahmyr Gibbs hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jahmyr Gibbs for 19.7 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 13.9.
Start Jahmyr Gibbs on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Gibbs |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 19.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 19.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.3 | 33.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 8 |
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 Jahmyr Gibbs comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 1?
Start Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.7 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 13.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Jahmyr Gibbs?
Our Clutch Score projects Jahmyr Gibbs for 19.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.9 for Bucky Irving.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Jahmyr Gibbs?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (easy) and Jahmyr Gibbs hosts NO (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.