Start Dean Connors or Zavier Scott?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.5 vs 0.4 projected points.
Dean Connors and Zavier Scott are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Dean Connors hosts SF (medium matchup) and Zavier Scott travels to CAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dean Connors for 0.5 PPR points to Zavier Scott's 0.4.
Start Dean Connors on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Connors | Scott |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 2.5 |
| Snap share | - | 11% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 6 |
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 Zavier Scott comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dean Connors or Zavier Scott in Week 1?
Start Dean Connors in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.5 PPR points to Zavier Scott's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dean Connors or Zavier Scott?
Our Clutch Score projects Dean Connors for 0.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Zavier Scott.
Who has the better matchup, Dean Connors or Zavier Scott?
Dean Connors hosts SF (medium) and Zavier Scott plays at CAR (easy). Zavier Scott draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.