Start David Montgomery or Jahmyr Gibbs?

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

RBJahmyr GibbsQDET · RB3

15.6Clutch · Wk 1vs NO

Who to start

Clear start

Jahmyr Gibbs

Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.6 vs 13.7 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (19.5 vs 11.9 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Montgomery	Gibbs
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	13.7	15.6
Baseline proj / game	11.9	19.5
Points / game (season)	9.8	21.6
Snap share	37%	67%
Red-zone touches	35	63

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 Jahmyr Gibbs 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.