Start Chase Brown or Saquon Barkley?
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
RBSaquon BarkleyPHI · RB28Who to start
Clear startSaquon Barkley- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.4 vs 14.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
Chase Brown and Saquon Barkley are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Chase Brown hosts TB (medium matchup) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points to Chase Brown's 14.0.
Start Saquon Barkley on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.0 | 15.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.0 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.8 | 9.0 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 2 |
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 Saquon Barkley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chase Brown or Saquon Barkley in Week 1?
Start Saquon Barkley in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.4 PPR points to Chase Brown's 14.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chase Brown or Saquon Barkley?
Our Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.0 for Chase Brown.
Who has the better matchup, Chase Brown or Saquon Barkley?
Chase Brown hosts TB (medium) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy). Saquon Barkley 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.