Start Dean Connors or Zonovan Knight?
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
RBZonovan KnightARI · RB49Who to start
Strong startZonovan Knight- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.4 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.7 vs 0.5 pts/game).
Dean Connors and Zonovan Knight are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Dean Connors hosts SF (medium matchup) and Zonovan Knight travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Zonovan Knight for 6.4 PPR points to Dean Connors's 0.5.
Start Zonovan Knight on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Connors | Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.5 | 6.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.5 | 7.7 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 7.7 |
| Snap share | - | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 22 |
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 Zonovan Knight comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dean Connors or Zonovan Knight in Week 1?
Start Zonovan Knight in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.4 PPR points to Dean Connors's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dean Connors or Zonovan Knight?
Our Clutch Score projects Zonovan Knight for 6.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Dean Connors.
Who has the better matchup, Dean Connors or Zonovan Knight?
Dean Connors hosts SF (medium) and Zonovan Knight plays at LAC (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.