Start D'Andre Swift or James Cook?
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
RBJames CookBUF · RB26Who to start
Slight leanJames Cook- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.8 vs 13.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.3 vs 12.2 pts/game).
D'Andre Swift and James Cook are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. D'Andre Swift travels to CAR (easy matchup) and James Cook travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects James Cook for 13.8 PPR points to D'Andre Swift's 13.7.
Start James Cook on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Swift | Cook |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.7 | 13.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.2 | 15.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 32.4 | 9.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 2 |
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 James Cook comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start D'Andre Swift or James Cook in Week 1?
Start James Cook in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.8 PPR points to D'Andre Swift's 13.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, D'Andre Swift or James Cook?
Our Clutch Score projects James Cook for 13.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.7 for D'Andre Swift.
Who has the better matchup, D'Andre Swift or James Cook?
D'Andre Swift plays at CAR (easy) and James Cook plays at HOU (hard). D'Andre Swift 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.