Start David Montgomery or Jeremiyah Love?
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.
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RBJeremiyah LoveQARIWho to start
Strong startDavid Montgomery- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.3 vs 9.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BUF, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
David Montgomery and Jeremiyah Love are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy matchup) and Jeremiyah Love travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.3 PPR points to Jeremiyah Love's 9.3.
Start David Montgomery on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Montgomery | Love |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.3 | 9.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.1 | 12.5 |
| 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 Jeremiyah Love comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Montgomery or Jeremiyah Love in Week 1?
Start David Montgomery in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 13.3 PPR points to Jeremiyah Love's 9.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Montgomery or Jeremiyah Love?
Our Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.3 for Jeremiyah Love.
Who has the better matchup, David Montgomery or Jeremiyah Love?
David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy) and Jeremiyah Love plays at LAC (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.