Start David Montgomery or Rico Dowdle?
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
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB44Who to start
Strong startDavid Montgomery- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 9.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BUF, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (12.1 vs 9.5 pts/game).
David Montgomery and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.9 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Start David Montgomery on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Montgomery | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 9.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.1 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.9 | 4.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 1 |
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 Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Montgomery or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start David Montgomery in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Montgomery or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.5 for Rico Dowdle.
Who has the better matchup, David Montgomery or Rico Dowdle?
David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (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.