Start D'Andre Swift or Saquon Barkley?
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
RBSaquon BarkleyPHI · RB28Who to start
Clear startSaquon Barkley- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.4 vs 13.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 12.2 pts/game).
D'Andre Swift and Saquon Barkley are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. D'Andre Swift travels to CAR (easy matchup) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points to D'Andre Swift's 13.7.
Start Saquon Barkley on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Swift | Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.2 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 32.4 | 9.0 |
| 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 Saquon Barkley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start D'Andre Swift or Saquon Barkley in Week 1?
Start Saquon Barkley in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.4 PPR points to D'Andre Swift's 13.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, D'Andre Swift or Saquon Barkley?
Our Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.7 for D'Andre Swift.
Who has the better matchup, D'Andre Swift or Saquon Barkley?
D'Andre Swift plays at CAR (easy) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy). 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.