Start Dean Connors or Max Bredeson?
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
RBMax BredesonMINWho to start
Slight leanDean Connors- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.5 vs 0.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Medium).
Dean Connors and Max Bredeson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Dean Connors hosts SF (medium matchup) and Max Bredeson hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dean Connors for 0.5 PPR points to Max Bredeson's 0.2.
Start Dean Connors on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Connors | Bredeson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.5 | 0.2 |
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 Max Bredeson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dean Connors or Max Bredeson in Week 1?
Start Dean Connors in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 0.5 PPR points to Max Bredeson's 0.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dean Connors or Max Bredeson?
Our Clutch Score projects Dean Connors for 0.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.2 for Max Bredeson.
Who has the better matchup, Dean Connors or Max Bredeson?
Dean Connors hosts SF (medium) and Max Bredeson hosts GB (hard). Dean Connors 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.