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Start Demond Claiborne or Emanuel Wilson?

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.

RBDemond ClaiborneMIN
1.4Clutch · Wk 1vs GB
RBEmanuel WilsonSEA · RB48
3.1Clutch · Wk 1vs NE

Who to start

Clear start
Emanuel Wilson
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.1 vs 1.4 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (3.3 vs 1.5 pts/game).

Demond Claiborne and Emanuel Wilson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Demond Claiborne hosts GB (hard matchup) and Emanuel Wilson hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Emanuel Wilson for 3.1 PPR points to Demond Claiborne's 1.4.

Start Emanuel Wilson on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatClaiborneWilson
Clutch Score (Wk 1)1.43.1
Baseline proj / game1.53.3
Points / game (season)-5.6
Snap share-30%
Red-zone touches-26

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Demond Claiborne vs Emanuel Wilson comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Demond Claiborne or Emanuel Wilson in Week 1?

Start Emanuel Wilson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.1 PPR points to Demond Claiborne's 1.4.

Who is projected to score more this week, Demond Claiborne or Emanuel Wilson?

Our Clutch Score projects Emanuel Wilson for 3.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.4 for Demond Claiborne.

Who has the better matchup, Demond Claiborne or Emanuel Wilson?

Demond Claiborne hosts GB (hard) and Emanuel Wilson hosts NE (medium). Emanuel Wilson 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.