Start Demond Claiborne or Seth McGowan?
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
RBSeth McGowanINDWho to start
Slight leanSeth McGowan- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.0 vs 1.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (2.1 vs 1.5 pts/game).
Demond Claiborne and Seth McGowan are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Demond Claiborne hosts GB (hard matchup) and Seth McGowan hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Seth McGowan for 2.0 PPR points to Demond Claiborne's 1.4.
Start Seth McGowan on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Claiborne | McGowan |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.5 | 2.1 |
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 Seth McGowan comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Demond Claiborne or Seth McGowan in Week 1?
Start Seth McGowan in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.0 PPR points to Demond Claiborne's 1.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Demond Claiborne or Seth McGowan?
Our Clutch Score projects Seth McGowan for 2.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.4 for Demond Claiborne.
Who has the better matchup, Demond Claiborne or Seth McGowan?
Demond Claiborne hosts GB (hard) and Seth McGowan hosts BAL (medium). Seth McGowan 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.