Start Bucky Irving or James Cook?
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
RBJames CookBUF · RB26Who to start
Clear startJames Cook- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.8 vs 10.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.3 vs 11.6 pts/game).
Bucky Irving and James Cook are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup) and James Cook travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects James Cook for 13.8 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Start James Cook on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Cook |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.4 | 13.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 15.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.3 | 9.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
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 James Cook comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or James Cook in Week 1?
Start James Cook in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.8 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or James Cook?
Our Clutch Score projects James Cook for 13.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.4 for Bucky Irving.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or James Cook?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (hard) and James Cook plays at HOU (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.