Start Devin Singletary or Emari Demercado?
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
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.0 vs 0.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (2.3 vs 0.7 pts/game).
Devin Singletary and Emari Demercado are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Devin Singletary hosts DAL (medium matchup) and Emari Demercado hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Emari Demercado for 2.0 PPR points to Devin Singletary's 0.7.
Start Emari Demercado on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Singletary | Demercado |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.7 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.7 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.4 | 4.5 |
| Snap share | 27% | 23% |
| Red-zone touches | 24 | 8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Devin Singletary vs Emari Demercado comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Devin Singletary or Emari Demercado in Week 1?
Start Emari Demercado in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.0 PPR points to Devin Singletary's 0.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Devin Singletary or Emari Demercado?
Our Clutch Score projects Emari Demercado for 2.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.7 for Devin Singletary.
Who has the better matchup, Devin Singletary or Emari Demercado?
Devin Singletary hosts DAL (medium) and Emari Demercado hosts DEN (hard). Devin Singletary 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.