Start Chase Brown or Kyren Williams?
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
RBKyren WilliamsLAR · RB14Who to start
Clear startChase Brown- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.0 vs 11.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.0 vs 12.2 pts/game).
Chase Brown and Kyren Williams are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Chase Brown hosts TB (medium matchup) and Kyren Williams hosts SF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Chase Brown for 14.0 PPR points to Kyren Williams's 11.2.
Start Chase Brown on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.0 | 11.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.0 | 12.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.8 | 15.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 64% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 4 |
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 Kyren Williams comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chase Brown or Kyren Williams in Week 1?
Start Chase Brown in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.0 PPR points to Kyren Williams's 11.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chase Brown or Kyren Williams?
Our Clutch Score projects Chase Brown for 14.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.2 for Kyren Williams.
Who has the better matchup, Chase Brown or Kyren Williams?
Chase Brown hosts TB (medium) and Kyren Williams hosts SF (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.