Start Christian McCaffrey or Jahmyr Gibbs?
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 · RB18
RBJahmyr GibbsDET · RB2Who to start
Slight leanJahmyr Gibbs- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 16.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (19.5 vs 17.1 pts/game).
Christian McCaffrey and Jahmyr Gibbs are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Christian McCaffrey travels to LAR (medium matchup) and Jahmyr Gibbs hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jahmyr Gibbs for 17.2 PPR points to Christian McCaffrey's 16.3.
Start Jahmyr Gibbs on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McCaffrey | Gibbs |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.3 | 17.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.1 | 19.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.8 | 33.6 |
| Snap share | 55% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 8 |
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 Jahmyr Gibbs comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 1?
Start Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.2 PPR points to Christian McCaffrey's 16.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian McCaffrey or Jahmyr Gibbs?
Our Clutch Score projects Jahmyr Gibbs for 17.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 16.3 for Christian McCaffrey.
Who has the better matchup, Christian McCaffrey or Jahmyr Gibbs?
Christian McCaffrey plays at LAR (medium) and Jahmyr Gibbs hosts NO (hard). Christian McCaffrey 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.