Start David Montgomery or Kyren Williams?
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 · RB19
RBKyren WilliamsLAR · RB17Who to start
Slight leanKyren Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.8 vs 13.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
David Montgomery and Kyren Williams are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy matchup) and Kyren Williams hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 13.8 PPR points to David Montgomery's 13.3.
Start Kyren Williams on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Montgomery | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.3 | 13.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.9 | 15.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 64% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 4 |
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 Kyren Williams comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Montgomery or Kyren Williams in Week 1?
Start Kyren Williams in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 13.8 PPR points to David Montgomery's 13.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Montgomery or Kyren Williams?
Our Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 13.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.3 for David Montgomery.
Who has the better matchup, David Montgomery or Kyren Williams?
David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy) and Kyren Williams hosts SF (medium). 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.