Start Connor Heyward or Max Bredeson?
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
RBMax BredesonMINWho to start
Slight leanConnor Heyward- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.8 vs 0.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs MIA, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (0.9 vs 0.2 pts/game).
Connor Heyward and Max Bredeson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Connor Heyward hosts MIA (medium matchup) and Max Bredeson hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Connor Heyward for 0.8 PPR points to Max Bredeson's 0.2.
Start Connor Heyward on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Heyward | Bredeson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 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 Max Bredeson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Connor Heyward or Max Bredeson in Week 1?
Start Connor Heyward in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.8 PPR points to Max Bredeson's 0.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Connor Heyward or Max Bredeson?
Our Clutch Score projects Connor Heyward for 0.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.2 for Max Bredeson.
Who has the better matchup, Connor Heyward or Max Bredeson?
Connor Heyward hosts MIA (medium) and Max Bredeson hosts GB (hard). 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.