Start Christian McCaffrey or Jonathan Taylor?
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
RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB7Who to start
Slight leanJonathan Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.6 vs 16.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
Christian McCaffrey and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Christian McCaffrey travels to LAR (medium matchup) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points to Christian McCaffrey's 16.3.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McCaffrey | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.3 | 16.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.1 | 16.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.8 | 25.1 |
| Snap share | 55% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 5 |
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 Jonathan Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Jonathan Taylor in Week 1?
Start Jonathan Taylor in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 16.6 PPR points to Christian McCaffrey's 16.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian McCaffrey or Jonathan Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 16.3 for Christian McCaffrey.
Who has the better matchup, Christian McCaffrey or Jonathan Taylor?
Christian McCaffrey plays at LAR (medium) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium). Jonathan Taylor 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.