Start De'Von Achane or Jonathan Taylor?
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
RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB7Who to start
Clear startJonathan Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.6 vs 13.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (16.0 vs 15.1 pts/game).
De'Von Achane and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. De'Von Achane travels to LV (hard matchup) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 13.6.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Achane | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.6 | 16.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.1 | 16.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.6 | 25.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 5 |
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 Jonathan Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start De'Von Achane or Jonathan Taylor in Week 1?
Start Jonathan Taylor in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.6 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 13.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, De'Von Achane or Jonathan Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.6 for De'Von Achane.
Who has the better matchup, De'Von Achane or Jonathan Taylor?
De'Von Achane plays at LV (hard) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium). Jonathan Taylor 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.