Start Bucky Irving or Jaylen Warren?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.4 vs 10.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 10.0 pts/game).
Bucky Irving and Jaylen Warren are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Jaylen Warren hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 10.4 PPR points to Jaylen Warren's 10.1.
Start Bucky Irving on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Warren |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.4 | 10.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.3 | 10.3 |
| 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 Jaylen Warren comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Jaylen Warren in Week 1?
Start Bucky Irving in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.4 PPR points to Jaylen Warren's 10.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Jaylen Warren?
Our Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 10.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.1 for Jaylen Warren.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Jaylen Warren?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (hard) and Jaylen Warren hosts ATL (medium). Jaylen Warren 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.