Start Chuba Hubbard or Kenny Gainwell?
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.
RBChuba HubbardCAR · RB37
RBKenny GainwellTB · RB16Who to start
Clear startKenny Gainwell- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.7 vs 8.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Chuba Hubbard and Kenny Gainwell are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Chuba Hubbard hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Kenny Gainwell travels to CIN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kenny Gainwell for 10.7 PPR points to Chuba Hubbard's 8.1.
Start Kenny Gainwell on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hubbard | Gainwell |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.1 | 10.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.4 | 13.1 |
| Snap share | 47% | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | 23 | 36 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chuba Hubbard vs Kenny Gainwell comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chuba Hubbard or Kenny Gainwell in Week 1?
Start Kenny Gainwell in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 10.7 PPR points to Chuba Hubbard's 8.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chuba Hubbard or Kenny Gainwell?
Our Clutch Score projects Kenny Gainwell for 10.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.1 for Chuba Hubbard.
Who has the better matchup, Chuba Hubbard or Kenny Gainwell?
Chuba Hubbard hosts CHI (medium) and Kenny Gainwell plays at CIN (easy). Kenny Gainwell 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.