Start Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams?
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
RBKyren WilliamsLAR · RB14Who to start
Slight leanKyren Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.2 vs 10.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Hard).
- Stronger baseline projection (12.2 vs 11.6 pts/game).
Bucky Irving and Kyren Williams are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Kyren Williams hosts SF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 11.2 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Start Kyren Williams on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.4 | 11.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 12.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.3 | 15.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 64% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 4 |
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 Kyren Williams comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams in Week 1?
Start Kyren Williams in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.2 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams?
Our Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 11.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.4 for Bucky Irving.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (hard) and Kyren Williams hosts SF (hard). Kyren Williams 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.