Start De'Von Achane or James Cook?
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.
RBDe'Von AchaneMIA · RB23
RBJames CookBUF · RB26Who to start
Slight leanJames Cook- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.8 vs 13.6 projected points.
De'Von Achane and James Cook are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. De'Von Achane travels to LV (hard matchup) and James Cook travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects James Cook for 13.8 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 13.6.
Start James Cook on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Achane | Cook |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.6 | 13.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.6 | 9.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long De'Von Achane vs James Cook comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start De'Von Achane or James Cook in Week 1?
Start James Cook in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.8 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 13.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, De'Von Achane or James Cook?
Our Clutch Score projects James Cook for 13.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.6 for De'Von Achane.
Who has the better matchup, De'Von Achane or James Cook?
De'Von Achane plays at LV (hard) and James Cook plays at HOU (hard). De'Von Achane 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.