Start Christian McCaffrey or Tony Pollard?
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
RBTony PollardTEN · RB41Who to start
Strong startChristian McCaffrey- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.3 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.1 vs 9.4 pts/game).
Christian McCaffrey and Tony Pollard are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Christian McCaffrey travels to LAR (medium matchup) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 16.3 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 10.8.
Start Christian McCaffrey on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McCaffrey | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.3 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.1 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.8 | 4.4 |
| Snap share | 55% | 0% |
| 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 Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Tony Pollard in Week 1?
Start Christian McCaffrey in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.3 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian McCaffrey or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 16.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Tony Pollard.
Who has the better matchup, Christian McCaffrey or Tony Pollard?
Christian McCaffrey plays at LAR (medium) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy). Tony Pollard 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.