Start David Montgomery or Omarion Hampton?
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
RBOmarion HamptonLAC · RB31Who to start
Clear startOmarion Hampton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.4 vs 13.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.3 vs 12.1 pts/game).
David Montgomery and Omarion Hampton are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy matchup) and Omarion Hampton hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Omarion Hampton for 16.4 PPR points to David Montgomery's 13.9.
Start Omarion Hampton on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Montgomery | Hampton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 16.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.1 | 14.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.9 | 8.3 |
| 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 Omarion Hampton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Montgomery or Omarion Hampton in Week 1?
Start Omarion Hampton in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.4 PPR points to David Montgomery's 13.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Montgomery or Omarion Hampton?
Our Clutch Score projects Omarion Hampton for 16.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.9 for David Montgomery.
Who has the better matchup, David Montgomery or Omarion Hampton?
David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy) and Omarion Hampton hosts ARI (easy). 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.