Start De'Von Achane 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.
RBDe'Von AchaneMIA · RB23
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB44Who to start
Strong startDe'Von Achane- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.6 vs 9.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.1 vs 9.5 pts/game).
De'Von Achane and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. De'Von Achane travels to LV (hard matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects De'Von Achane for 13.6 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Start De'Von Achane on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Achane | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.6 | 9.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.1 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.6 | 4.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 1 |
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 Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start De'Von Achane or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start De'Von Achane in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.6 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, De'Von Achane or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects De'Von Achane for 13.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.5 for Rico Dowdle.
Who has the better matchup, De'Von Achane or Rico Dowdle?
De'Von Achane plays at LV (hard) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium). Rico Dowdle 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.