Start Cam Skattebo 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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.6 vs 10.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (16.0 vs 11.8 pts/game).
Cam Skattebo and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Cam Skattebo hosts DAL (hard matchup) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points to Cam Skattebo's 10.4.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Skattebo | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.4 | 16.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.8 | 16.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.1 | 25.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cam Skattebo vs Jonathan Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cam Skattebo 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 Cam Skattebo's 10.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cam Skattebo or Jonathan Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.4 for Cam Skattebo.
Who has the better matchup, Cam Skattebo or Jonathan Taylor?
Cam Skattebo hosts DAL (hard) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium). Jonathan Taylor draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.