Start De'Von Achane or Kenneth Walker?
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 · RB6
RBKenneth WalkerKC · RB11Who to start
Slight leanDe'Von Achane- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.0 vs 12.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (15.1 vs 14.4 pts/game).
De'Von Achane and Kenneth Walker are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. De'Von Achane travels to LV (medium matchup) and Kenneth Walker hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects De'Von Achane for 13.0 PPR points to Kenneth Walker's 12.6.
Start De'Von Achane on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Achane | Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.0 | 12.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.1 | 14.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.6 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | - |
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 Kenneth Walker comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start De'Von Achane or Kenneth Walker in Week 1?
Start De'Von Achane in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.0 PPR points to Kenneth Walker's 12.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, De'Von Achane or Kenneth Walker?
Our Clutch Score projects De'Von Achane for 13.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.6 for Kenneth Walker.
Who has the better matchup, De'Von Achane or Kenneth Walker?
De'Von Achane plays at LV (medium) and Kenneth Walker hosts DEN (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.