Start Connor Heyward or Dean Connors?
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
RBDean ConnorsLARWho to start
Slight leanConnor Heyward- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.8 vs 0.5 projected points.
Connor Heyward and Dean Connors are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Connor Heyward hosts MIA (medium matchup) and Dean Connors hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Connor Heyward for 0.8 PPR points to Dean Connors's 0.5.
Start Connor Heyward on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Heyward | Connors |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | - |
| Snap share | 8% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | - |
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 Dean Connors comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Connor Heyward or Dean Connors in Week 1?
Start Connor Heyward in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.8 PPR points to Dean Connors's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Connor Heyward or Dean Connors?
Our Clutch Score projects Connor Heyward for 0.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Dean Connors.
Who has the better matchup, Connor Heyward or Dean Connors?
Connor Heyward hosts MIA (medium) and Dean Connors hosts SF (medium). Dean Connors 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.