Start Christian McCaffrey or Jadarian Price?
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.
RBChristian McCaffreySF · RB1
RBJadarian PriceSEAWho to start
Strong startChristian McCaffrey- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.2 vs 9.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.1 vs 10.0 pts/game).
Christian McCaffrey and Jadarian Price are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Christian McCaffrey travels to LAR (hard matchup) and Jadarian Price hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 15.2 PPR points to Jadarian Price's 9.4.
Start Christian McCaffrey on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McCaffrey | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.2 | 9.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.1 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.5 | - |
| Snap share | 83% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 96 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Christian McCaffrey vs Jadarian Price comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Jadarian Price in Week 1?
Start Christian McCaffrey in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.2 PPR points to Jadarian Price's 9.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian McCaffrey or Jadarian Price?
Our Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 15.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.4 for Jadarian Price.
Who has the better matchup, Christian McCaffrey or Jadarian Price?
Christian McCaffrey plays at LAR (hard) and Jadarian Price hosts NE (medium). Jadarian Price 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.