Start Christian McCaffrey or Omarion Hampton?
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
RBOmarion HamptonLAC · RB31Who to start
Slight leanOmarion Hampton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.4 vs 16.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Christian McCaffrey and Omarion Hampton are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Christian McCaffrey travels to LAR (medium matchup) and Omarion Hampton hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Omarion Hampton for 16.4 PPR points to Christian McCaffrey's 16.3.
Start Omarion Hampton on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McCaffrey | Hampton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.3 | 16.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.1 | 14.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.8 | 8.3 |
| Snap share | 55% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
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 Omarion Hampton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Omarion Hampton in Week 1?
Start Omarion Hampton in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 16.4 PPR points to Christian McCaffrey's 16.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian McCaffrey or Omarion Hampton?
Our Clutch Score projects Omarion Hampton for 16.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 16.3 for Christian McCaffrey.
Who has the better matchup, Christian McCaffrey or Omarion Hampton?
Christian McCaffrey plays at LAR (medium) and Omarion Hampton hosts ARI (easy). Omarion Hampton 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.