Start Chase Brown or Tony Pollard?
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
RBTony PollardTEN · RB41Who to start
Clear startChase Brown- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.0 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.0 vs 9.4 pts/game).
Chase Brown and Tony Pollard are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Chase Brown hosts TB (medium matchup) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Chase Brown for 14.0 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 10.8.
Start Chase Brown on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.0 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.0 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.8 | 4.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 0 |
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 Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chase Brown or Tony Pollard in Week 1?
Start Chase Brown in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.0 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chase Brown or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Chase Brown for 14.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Tony Pollard.
Who has the better matchup, Chase Brown or Tony Pollard?
Chase Brown hosts TB (medium) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy). Tony Pollard 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.