Start De'Von Achane 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.
RBDe'Von AchaneMIA · RB23
RBSaquon BarkleyPHI · RB28Who to start
Clear startSaquon Barkley- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.4 vs 13.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
De'Von Achane and Saquon Barkley are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. De'Von Achane travels to LV (hard matchup) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 13.6.
Start Saquon Barkley on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Achane | Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.1 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.6 | 9.0 |
| 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 Saquon Barkley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start De'Von Achane or Saquon Barkley in Week 1?
Start Saquon Barkley in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.4 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 13.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, De'Von Achane or Saquon Barkley?
Our Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.6 for De'Von Achane.
Who has the better matchup, De'Von Achane or Saquon Barkley?
De'Von Achane plays at LV (hard) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy). Saquon Barkley 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.