Start Bucky Irving or Rico Dowdle?
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
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB44Who to start
Slight leanBucky Irving- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.4 vs 9.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 9.5 pts/game).
Bucky Irving and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 10.4 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Start Bucky Irving on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.4 | 9.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.3 | 4.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
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 Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start Bucky Irving in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.4 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 10.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.5 for Rico Dowdle.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Rico Dowdle?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (hard) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium). Rico Dowdle 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.