Start David Montgomery or Saquon Barkley?
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
RBSaquon BarkleyPHI · RB28Who to start
Clear startSaquon Barkley- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.4 vs 13.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 12.1 pts/game).
David Montgomery and Saquon Barkley are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy matchup) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points to David Montgomery's 13.9.
Start Saquon Barkley on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Montgomery | Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.1 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.9 | 9.0 |
| 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 Saquon Barkley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Montgomery or Saquon Barkley in Week 1?
Start Saquon Barkley in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.4 PPR points to David Montgomery's 13.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Montgomery or Saquon Barkley?
Our Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.9 for David Montgomery.
Who has the better matchup, David Montgomery or Saquon Barkley?
David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (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.