Start D'Andre Swift or David Montgomery?
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.
RBD'Andre SwiftCHI · RB4
RBDavid MontgomeryHOU · RB6Who to start
Slight leanDavid Montgomery- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 13.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BUF, Easy).
D'Andre Swift and David Montgomery are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. D'Andre Swift travels to CAR (easy matchup) and David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.9 PPR points to D'Andre Swift's 13.7.
Start David Montgomery on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Swift | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.7 | 13.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 32.4 | 28.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long D'Andre Swift vs David Montgomery comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start D'Andre Swift or David Montgomery in Week 1?
Start David Montgomery in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to D'Andre Swift's 13.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, D'Andre Swift or David Montgomery?
Our Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.7 for D'Andre Swift.
Who has the better matchup, D'Andre Swift or David Montgomery?
D'Andre Swift plays at CAR (easy) and David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy). David Montgomery 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.