Start Chuba Hubbard or Rico Dowdle?
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
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB18Who to start
Clear startRico Dowdle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.9 vs 8.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ATL, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Chuba Hubbard hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Rico Dowdle for 9.9 PPR points to Chuba Hubbard's 8.2.
Start Rico Dowdle on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hubbard | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.2 | 9.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.4 | 12.7 |
| Snap share | 47% | 56% |
| Red-zone touches | 23 | 34 |
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 Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chuba Hubbard or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start Rico Dowdle in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 9.9 PPR points to Chuba Hubbard's 8.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chuba Hubbard or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects Rico Dowdle for 9.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.2 for Chuba Hubbard.
Who has the better matchup, Chuba Hubbard or Rico Dowdle?
Chuba Hubbard hosts CHI (medium) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium). Rico Dowdle 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.