Start David Montgomery or De'Von Achane?

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.

RBDavid MontgomeryHOU · RB27

13.7Clutch · Wk 1vs BUF

RBDe'Von AchaneMIA · RB5

16.3Clutch · Wk 1@ LV

Who to start

Clear start

De'Von Achane

Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.3 vs 13.7 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (14.4 vs 11.9 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Montgomery	Achane
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	13.7	16.3
Baseline proj / game	11.9	14.4
Points / game (season)	9.8	20.2
Snap share	37%	75%
Red-zone touches	35	38

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long David Montgomery vs De'Von Achane comparison.

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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.