Start Christian McCaffrey or Jeremiyah Love?
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
RBJeremiyah LoveQARIWho to start
Strong startChristian McCaffrey- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.2 vs 9.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Christian McCaffrey and Jeremiyah Love are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Christian McCaffrey travels to LAR (hard matchup) and Jeremiyah Love travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 15.2 PPR points to Jeremiyah Love's 9.3.
Start Christian McCaffrey on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McCaffrey | Love |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.2 | 9.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.1 | 12.5 |
| 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 Jeremiyah Love comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Jeremiyah Love in Week 1?
Start Christian McCaffrey in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.2 PPR points to Jeremiyah Love's 9.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian McCaffrey or Jeremiyah Love?
Our Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 15.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.3 for Jeremiyah Love.
Who has the better matchup, Christian McCaffrey or Jeremiyah Love?
Christian McCaffrey plays at LAR (hard) and Jeremiyah Love plays at LAC (hard). Jeremiyah Love 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.