Start Christian McCaffrey or Kyren 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 · RB18

16.3Clutch · Wk 1@ LAR

RBKyren WilliamsLAR · RB14

11.2Clutch · Wk 1vs SF

Who to start

Strong start

Christian McCaffrey

Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.3 vs 11.2 projected points.
Better matchup (at LAR, Medium).
Stronger baseline projection (17.1 vs 12.2 pts/game).

Christian McCaffrey and Kyren Williams are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Christian McCaffrey travels to LAR (medium matchup) and Kyren Williams hosts SF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 16.3 PPR points to Kyren Williams's 11.2.

Start Christian McCaffrey on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

Stat	McCaffrey	Williams
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	16.3	11.2
Baseline proj / game	17.1	12.2
Points / game (season)	13.8	15.5
Snap share	55%	64%
Red-zone touches	2	4

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 Kyren Williams comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Kyren Williams in Week 1?

Start Christian McCaffrey in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.3 PPR points to Kyren Williams's 11.2.

Who is projected to score more this week, Christian McCaffrey or Kyren Williams?

Our Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 16.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.2 for Kyren Williams.

Who has the better matchup, Christian McCaffrey or Kyren Williams?

Christian McCaffrey plays at LAR (medium) and Kyren Williams hosts SF (hard). Christian McCaffrey draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.

More start/sit calls

Christian McCaffrey or Bijan Robinson Christian McCaffrey or Jonathan Taylor Christian McCaffrey or Jahmyr Gibbs Christian McCaffrey or Chase Brown Kyren Williams or Javonte Williams Kyren Williams or Travis Etienne

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.