Start Demond Claiborne or Ollie Gordon?
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
RBOllie GordonMIA · RB64Who to start
Slight leanDemond Claiborne- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.4 vs 1.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Demond Claiborne and Ollie Gordon are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Demond Claiborne hosts GB (hard matchup) and Ollie Gordon travels to LV (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Demond Claiborne for 1.4 PPR points to Ollie Gordon's 1.4.
Start Demond Claiborne on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Claiborne | Gordon |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 3.2 |
| Snap share | - | 22% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 19 |
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 Ollie Gordon comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Demond Claiborne or Ollie Gordon in Week 1?
Start Demond Claiborne in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 1.4 PPR points to Ollie Gordon's 1.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Demond Claiborne or Ollie Gordon?
Our Clutch Score projects Demond Claiborne for 1.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.4 for Ollie Gordon.
Who has the better matchup, Demond Claiborne or Ollie Gordon?
Demond Claiborne hosts GB (hard) and Ollie Gordon plays at LV (easy). Ollie Gordon 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.