Start David Montgomery or James Cook?
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
RBJames CookBUF · RB26Who to start
Slight leanDavid Montgomery- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 13.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BUF, Easy).
David Montgomery and James Cook are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy matchup) and James Cook travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.9 PPR points to James Cook's 13.8.
Start David Montgomery on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Montgomery | Cook |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 13.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.1 | 15.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.9 | 9.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 2 |
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 James Cook comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Montgomery or James Cook in Week 1?
Start David Montgomery in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to James Cook's 13.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Montgomery or James Cook?
Our Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.8 for James Cook.
Who has the better matchup, David Montgomery or James Cook?
David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy) and James Cook plays at HOU (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.