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 · RB6
RBJahmyr GibbsDET · RB2Who to start
Clear startJahmyr Gibbs- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 13.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (19.5 vs 12.1 pts/game).
David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy matchup) and Jahmyr Gibbs hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jahmyr Gibbs for 17.2 PPR points to David Montgomery's 13.9.
Start Jahmyr Gibbs on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Montgomery | Gibbs |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 17.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.1 | 19.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.9 | 33.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 8 |
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.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Montgomery or Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 1?
Start Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.2 PPR points to David Montgomery's 13.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Montgomery or Jahmyr Gibbs?
Our Clutch Score projects Jahmyr Gibbs for 17.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.9 for David Montgomery.
Who has the better matchup, David Montgomery or Jahmyr Gibbs?
David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy) and Jahmyr Gibbs hosts NO (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.