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 · RB6
RBDe'Von AchaneMIA · RB23Who to start
Slight leanDavid Montgomery- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 13.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BUF, Easy).
David Montgomery and De'Von Achane are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy matchup) and De'Von Achane travels to LV (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.9 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 13.6.
Start David Montgomery on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Montgomery | Achane |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 13.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.1 | 15.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.9 | 10.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 3 |
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.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Montgomery or De'Von Achane in Week 1?
Start David Montgomery in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 13.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Montgomery or De'Von Achane?
Our Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.6 for De'Von Achane.
Who has the better matchup, David Montgomery or De'Von Achane?
David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy) and De'Von Achane plays at LV (hard). 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.