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Start D'Andre Swift or Javonte Williams?

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
13.7Clutch · Wk 1@ CAR
RBJavonte WilliamsDAL · RB8
14.3Clutch · Wk 1@ NYG

Who to start

Slight lean
Javonte Williams
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.3 vs 13.7 projected points.
  • Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).

D'Andre Swift and Javonte Williams are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. D'Andre Swift travels to CAR (easy matchup) and Javonte Williams travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Javonte Williams for 14.3 PPR points to D'Andre Swift's 13.7.

Start Javonte Williams on the softer matchup.

This week, side by side

StatSwiftWilliams
Clutch Score (Wk 1)13.714.3
Baseline proj / game12.212.5
Points / game (season)32.424.2
Snap share0%0%
Red-zone touches65

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 Javonte Williams comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start D'Andre Swift or Javonte Williams in Week 1?

Start Javonte Williams in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 14.3 PPR points to D'Andre Swift's 13.7.

Who is projected to score more this week, D'Andre Swift or Javonte Williams?

Our Clutch Score projects Javonte Williams for 14.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.7 for D'Andre Swift.

Who has the better matchup, D'Andre Swift or Javonte Williams?

D'Andre Swift plays at CAR (easy) and Javonte Williams plays at NYG (easy). Javonte Williams 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.