Start Bucky Irving or Omarion Hampton?
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
RBOmarion HamptonLAC · RB31Who to start
Strong startOmarion Hampton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.4 vs 10.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (14.3 vs 11.6 pts/game).
Bucky Irving and Omarion Hampton are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Omarion Hampton hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Omarion Hampton for 16.4 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Start Omarion Hampton on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Hampton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.4 | 16.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 14.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.3 | 8.3 |
| 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 Omarion Hampton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Omarion Hampton in Week 1?
Start Omarion Hampton in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.4 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Omarion Hampton?
Our Clutch Score projects Omarion Hampton for 16.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.4 for Bucky Irving.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Omarion Hampton?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (hard) and Omarion Hampton hosts ARI (easy). Omarion Hampton 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.