Start David Montgomery or Jadarian Price?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.3 vs 9.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BUF, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (12.1 vs 10.0 pts/game).
David Montgomery and Jadarian Price are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy matchup) and Jadarian Price hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.3 PPR points to Jadarian Price's 9.4.
Start David Montgomery on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Montgomery | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.3 | 9.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.1 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.8 | - |
| Snap share | 37% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 35 | - |
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 Jadarian Price comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Montgomery or Jadarian Price in Week 1?
Start David Montgomery in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.3 PPR points to Jadarian Price's 9.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Montgomery or Jadarian Price?
Our Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.4 for Jadarian Price.
Who has the better matchup, David Montgomery or Jadarian Price?
David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy) and Jadarian Price hosts NE (medium). David Montgomery draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.