Start Bucky Irving or Jonathan Taylor?
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
RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB7Who to start
Strong startJonathan Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.6 vs 10.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (16.0 vs 11.6 pts/game).
Bucky Irving and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.4 | 16.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 16.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.3 | 25.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 5 |
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 Jonathan Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Jonathan Taylor in Week 1?
Start Jonathan Taylor in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.6 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Jonathan Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.4 for Bucky Irving.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Jonathan Taylor?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (hard) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium). Jonathan Taylor 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.