Start Dean Connors or Israel Abanikanda?
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.
RBDean ConnorsLAR · RB89
RBIsrael AbanikandaODAL · RB80Who to start
Slight leanDean Connors- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.6 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Dean Connors and Israel Abanikanda are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Dean Connors hosts SF (medium matchup) and Israel Abanikanda travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dean Connors for 0.6 PPR points to Israel Abanikanda's 0.1.
Start Dean Connors on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Connors | Abanikanda |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.5 | 2.0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dean Connors vs Israel Abanikanda comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dean Connors or Israel Abanikanda in Week 1?
Start Dean Connors in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.6 PPR points to Israel Abanikanda's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dean Connors or Israel Abanikanda?
Our Clutch Score projects Dean Connors for 0.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Israel Abanikanda.
Who has the better matchup, Dean Connors or Israel Abanikanda?
Dean Connors hosts SF (medium) and Israel Abanikanda plays at NYG (easy). Israel Abanikanda 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.