Start Christian McCaffrey or Javonte Williams?

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

15.3Clutch · Wk 1@ LAR

RBJavonte WilliamsDAL · RB12

13.2Clutch · Wk 1@ NYG

Who to start

Clear start

Christian McCaffrey

Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.3 vs 13.2 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (17.1 vs 12.2 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	McCaffrey	Williams
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	15.3	13.2
Baseline proj / game	17.1	12.2
Points / game (season)	24.5	15.2
Snap share	83%	68%
Red-zone touches	96	63

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 Javonte Williams comparison.

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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.