Start Bucky Irving or Rhamondre Stevenson?
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
RBRhamondre StevensonNE · RB16Who to start
Clear startBucky Irving- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.4 vs 8.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Hard).
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 9.9 pts/game).
Bucky Irving and Rhamondre Stevenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Rhamondre Stevenson travels to SEA (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 10.4 PPR points to Rhamondre Stevenson's 8.7.
Start Bucky Irving on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Stevenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.4 | 8.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 9.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.3 | 14.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 85% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
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 Rhamondre Stevenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 1?
Start Bucky Irving in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.4 PPR points to Rhamondre Stevenson's 8.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Rhamondre Stevenson?
Our Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 10.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.7 for Rhamondre Stevenson.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Rhamondre Stevenson?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (hard) and Rhamondre Stevenson plays at SEA (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.