Start Connor Heyward or Jeremy McNichols?
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
RBJeremy McNicholsIRWAS · RB56Who to start
Slight leanConnor Heyward- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.8 vs 0.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Connor Heyward and Jeremy McNichols are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Connor Heyward hosts MIA (medium matchup) and Jeremy McNichols travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Connor Heyward for 0.8 PPR points to Jeremy McNichols's 0.0.
Start Connor Heyward on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Heyward | McNichols |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 4.3 |
| Snap share | 8% | 33% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 5 |
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 Jeremy McNichols comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Connor Heyward or Jeremy McNichols in Week 1?
Start Connor Heyward in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.8 PPR points to Jeremy McNichols's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Connor Heyward or Jeremy McNichols?
Our Clutch Score projects Connor Heyward for 0.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Jeremy McNichols.
Who has the better matchup, Connor Heyward or Jeremy McNichols?
Connor Heyward hosts MIA (medium) and Jeremy McNichols plays at PHI (easy). Jeremy McNichols 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.