Start Connor Heyward or Dare Ogunbowale?
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.
RBConnor HeywardLV · RB78
RBDare OgunbowaleLV · RB80Who to start
Slight leanConnor Heyward- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.8 vs 0.5 projected points.
Connor Heyward and Dare Ogunbowale are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Connor Heyward hosts MIA (medium matchup) and Dare Ogunbowale hosts MIA (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Connor Heyward for 0.8 PPR points to Dare Ogunbowale's 0.5.
Start Connor Heyward on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Heyward | Ogunbowale |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Snap share | 8% | 11% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Connor Heyward vs Dare Ogunbowale comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Connor Heyward or Dare Ogunbowale in Week 1?
Start Connor Heyward in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.8 PPR points to Dare Ogunbowale's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Connor Heyward or Dare Ogunbowale?
Our Clutch Score projects Connor Heyward for 0.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Dare Ogunbowale.
Who has the better matchup, Connor Heyward or Dare Ogunbowale?
Connor Heyward hosts MIA (medium) and Dare Ogunbowale hosts MIA (medium). Connor Heyward 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.