Start Dean Connors or J'Mari Taylor?
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
RBJ'Mari TaylorJAX · RB82Who to start
Clear startJ'Mari Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.3 vs 0.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CLE, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (1.8 vs 0.5 pts/game).
Dean Connors and J'Mari Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Dean Connors hosts SF (medium matchup) and J'Mari Taylor hosts CLE (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects J'Mari Taylor for 2.3 PPR points to Dean Connors's 0.6.
Start J'Mari Taylor on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Connors | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.6 | 2.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.5 | 1.8 |
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 J'Mari Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dean Connors or J'Mari Taylor in Week 1?
Start J'Mari Taylor in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.3 PPR points to Dean Connors's 0.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dean Connors or J'Mari Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects J'Mari Taylor for 2.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.6 for Dean Connors.
Who has the better matchup, Dean Connors or J'Mari Taylor?
Dean Connors hosts SF (medium) and J'Mari Taylor hosts CLE (easy). J'Mari Taylor 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.