Start Connor Heyward or Zonovan Knight?
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
RBZonovan KnightARI · RB49Who to start
Strong startZonovan Knight- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.4 vs 0.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.7 vs 0.9 pts/game).
Connor Heyward and Zonovan Knight are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Connor Heyward hosts MIA (medium matchup) and Zonovan Knight travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Zonovan Knight for 6.4 PPR points to Connor Heyward's 0.8.
Start Zonovan Knight on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Heyward | Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.8 | 6.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.9 | 7.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 7.7 |
| Snap share | 8% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 22 |
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 Zonovan Knight comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Connor Heyward or Zonovan Knight in Week 1?
Start Zonovan Knight in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.4 PPR points to Connor Heyward's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Connor Heyward or Zonovan Knight?
Our Clutch Score projects Zonovan Knight for 6.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.8 for Connor Heyward.
Who has the better matchup, Connor Heyward or Zonovan Knight?
Connor Heyward hosts MIA (medium) and Zonovan Knight plays at LAC (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.