Start Dean Connors or Jeremy McNichols?
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
RBJeremy McNicholsIRWAS · RB56Who to start
Slight leanDean Connors- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.5 vs 0.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Dean Connors and Jeremy McNichols are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Dean Connors hosts SF (medium matchup) and Jeremy McNichols travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dean Connors for 0.5 PPR points to Jeremy McNichols's 0.0.
Start Dean Connors on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Connors | McNichols |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 4.3 |
| Snap share | - | 33% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 5 |
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 Jeremy McNichols comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dean Connors or Jeremy McNichols in Week 1?
Start Dean Connors in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.5 PPR points to Jeremy McNichols's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dean Connors or Jeremy McNichols?
Our Clutch Score projects Dean Connors for 0.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Jeremy McNichols.
Who has the better matchup, Dean Connors or Jeremy McNichols?
Dean Connors hosts SF (medium) and Jeremy McNichols plays at PHI (easy). Jeremy McNichols 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.