Start Chase Brown or David Montgomery?
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.
RBChase BrownCIN · RB13
RBDavid MontgomeryHOU · RB6Who to start
Slight leanChase Brown- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.0 vs 13.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.0 vs 12.1 pts/game).
Chase Brown and David Montgomery are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Chase Brown hosts TB (medium matchup) and David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Chase Brown for 14.0 PPR points to David Montgomery's 13.9.
Start Chase Brown on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.0 | 12.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.8 | 28.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chase Brown vs David Montgomery comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chase Brown or David Montgomery in Week 1?
Start Chase Brown in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.0 PPR points to David Montgomery's 13.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chase Brown or David Montgomery?
Our Clutch Score projects Chase Brown for 14.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.9 for David Montgomery.
Who has the better matchup, Chase Brown or David Montgomery?
Chase Brown hosts TB (medium) and David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy). David Montgomery 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.