Start Christian McCaffrey or Rhamondre Stevenson?
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
RBRhamondre StevensonNE · RB16Who to start
Strong startChristian McCaffrey- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.3 vs 8.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (17.1 vs 9.9 pts/game).
Christian McCaffrey and Rhamondre Stevenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Christian McCaffrey travels to LAR (medium matchup) and Rhamondre Stevenson travels to SEA (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 16.3 PPR points to Rhamondre Stevenson's 8.7.
Start Christian McCaffrey on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McCaffrey | Stevenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.3 | 8.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.1 | 9.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.8 | 14.5 |
| Snap share | 55% | 85% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
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 Rhamondre Stevenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Rhamondre Stevenson 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 Rhamondre Stevenson's 8.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian McCaffrey or Rhamondre Stevenson?
Our Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 16.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.7 for Rhamondre Stevenson.
Who has the better matchup, Christian McCaffrey or Rhamondre Stevenson?
Christian McCaffrey plays at LAR (medium) and Rhamondre Stevenson plays at SEA (hard). Christian McCaffrey 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.