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Start De'Von Achane or Tony Pollard?

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
13.6Clutch · Wk 1@ LV
RBTony PollardTEN · RB41
10.8Clutch · Wk 1vs NYJ

Who to start

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De'Von Achane
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.6 vs 10.8 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (15.1 vs 9.4 pts/game).

De'Von Achane and Tony Pollard are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. De'Von Achane travels to LV (hard matchup) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects De'Von Achane for 13.6 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 10.8.

Start De'Von Achane on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatAchanePollard
Clutch Score (Wk 1)13.610.8
Baseline proj / game15.19.4
Points / game (season)10.64.4
Snap share0%0%
Red-zone touches30

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 Tony Pollard comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start De'Von Achane or Tony Pollard in Week 1?

Start De'Von Achane in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.6 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 10.8.

Who is projected to score more this week, De'Von Achane or Tony Pollard?

Our Clutch Score projects De'Von Achane for 13.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Tony Pollard.

Who has the better matchup, De'Von Achane or Tony Pollard?

De'Von Achane plays at LV (hard) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy). Tony Pollard 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.