Start Chase Brown or De'Von Achane?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.0 vs 13.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
Chase Brown and De'Von Achane are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Chase Brown hosts TB (medium matchup) and De'Von Achane travels to LV (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Chase Brown for 14.0 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 13.6.
Start Chase Brown on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Achane |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.0 | 13.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.0 | 15.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.8 | 10.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 3 |
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 De'Von Achane comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chase Brown or De'Von Achane in Week 1?
Start Chase Brown in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 14.0 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 13.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chase Brown or De'Von Achane?
Our Clutch Score projects Chase Brown for 14.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.6 for De'Von Achane.
Who has the better matchup, Chase Brown or De'Von Achane?
Chase Brown hosts TB (medium) and De'Von Achane plays at LV (hard). Chase Brown 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.