Start Chase Brown 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.
RBChase BrownCIN · RB13
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB44Who to start
Strong startChase Brown- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.0 vs 9.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.0 vs 9.5 pts/game).
Chase Brown and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Chase Brown hosts TB (medium matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Chase Brown for 14.0 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Start Chase Brown on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.0 | 9.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.0 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.8 | 4.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 1 |
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 Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chase Brown or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start Chase Brown in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.0 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chase Brown or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects Chase Brown for 14.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.5 for Rico Dowdle.
Who has the better matchup, Chase Brown or Rico Dowdle?
Chase Brown hosts TB (medium) 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.