Start David Montgomery or Kenneth Walker?

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

RBKenneth WalkerKC · RB22

12.6Clutch · Wk 1vs DEN

Who to start

Clear start

David Montgomery

Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.7 vs 12.6 projected points.
Better matchup (vs BUF, Easy).

This week, side by side

Stat	Montgomery	Walker
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	13.7	12.6
Baseline proj / game	11.9	14.4
Points / game (season)	9.8	11.3
Snap share	37%	47%
Red-zone touches	35	34

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 Kenneth Walker 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.